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Year 8 July holiday
programs

Boost your confidence and marks in Year 8 English and Maths during the holidays.
Early bird offer extended - enjoy 15% off until 9 June!
matrix education year 8 holiday program early bird extended

How we help you build essential skills for
English and Maths skills

  • Inspirational teachers

    Matrix teachers use their vast classroom experience to explain concepts clearly and guide your child to success.

  • High quality resources

    Learn with the best-in-class resources written by academics and researchers.

  • Great learning environment

    Study alongside other highly motivated students in our state-of-the-art tutoring centres, designed to support students in accelerated learning without distractions.

Build key Year 8
English and Maths skills

English Year 8 holiday program

In this 4-day course, Year 8 students explore creation myths from diverse cultures to understand how stories reflect cultural values, beliefs, and worldviews. Through analysis of narrative structure, symbolism, and figurative language, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding through discussion and imaginative writing.

Course Breakdown –

English Creation Myths around the World

Day 1: What is a Creation Myth?
Day 2: Codes and Conventions
Day 3: Narrative and Character
Day 4: Themes

What students will gain:

  • Develop literary skills by analysing narrative structure, symbolism, and character in global myths.
  • Strengthen writing through creative retellings and analytical responses.
  • Build critical thinking and cultural awareness by comparing beliefs and worldviews, supported by collaborative discussion.

Timetable:

DateTime
7 – 10 July1:00pm – 3:00pm

Maths Year 8 holiday program

This 4-day course helps Year 8 students consolidate core maths skills, focusing on solving equations, applying Pythagoras’ theorem, and mastering index laws. Students will build confidence, fluency, and problem-solving strategies essential for success in algebra and geometry.

Course Breakdown

Equations, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Index Laws

Day 1: Equations 1
Day 2: Equations 2
Day 3: Pythagoras’ theorem
Day 4: Indices

What students will gain:

  • Solve linear equations, including fractions and real-world applications.
  • Apply Pythagoras’ theorem in geometric and coordinate contexts.
  • Master index laws and strengthen problem-solving across ratios, proportions, and algebraic expressions.

Timetable:

DateTime
7 – 10 July10:00am – 12:00pm
on-campus
  • on-campus
    Year 8 holiday program

    English course

    4 daily lessons over 4 days
    15% off Early Bird offer extended
    until 9 June 2025

    $286 $336

    per holiday course.

    Original price: $336

    • Taught by experienced Matrix teachers
    • Structured 4-day skills course that targets writing skills
    • Small class sizes
    • Resources designed and written by academics
    • Personalised feedback on written work
  • on-campus
    Year 8 holiday program

    Maths course

    4 daily lessons over 4 days
    15% off Early Bird offer extended
    until 9 June 2025

    $286 $336

    per holiday course.

    Original price: $336

    • Taught by experienced Matrix teachers
    • 2 hour daily lessons over 4-days
    • Structured skills courses that targets key Maths skills
    • Small class sizes

Meet our Year 8 teachers
with real teaching experience

  • Mr Lachlan Reardon
    BA(Hons) PhDc
  • Ms Christa Malone
    BA DipEd
  • Mr James Bu
    BSc MTeach
  • Ms Tram Tran
    BComm LLB
  • Mr Jonathan Dai
    BSc(Hons) JD
  • Ms Vivian Law
    BSc(Hons) MSc
  • Ms Vincy Chan
    BSc BEd
  • Dr Hope McManus
    BLS(Hons) PhD
  • Ms Renee Boulos
    BComm MA MTeach
  • Mr Edward Zhao
    BA BEd
  • Ms Shalini Vijeyakumar
    BSc MDc
  • Mr Steven Liu
    BActSt BCom
  • Mr Nye Taylor
    BSc MSc
  • Ms Ari Liu
    BSc MTeach
  • Mr Tony Kang
    BSc MTeach
  • Mr Oak Ukritnukun
    BEng(Hons) PhDc
  • Mr Brook Stefanou
    BSc MSc
  • Dr Michael Xie
    BSci (Hons), B.Adv.Stud, MD
  • Mr Hussein Baddah
    BSc
  • Dr Brian McMahon
    BA MSt MA PhD
  • A/Prof. Carroll Brooks
    BA PhD

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  • My son had a very positive experience with his Maths classes. The teacher is knowledgeable and caring which has helped son not only to be more confident with the subject but also to secure good marks at his school.

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Frequently asked questions

Year 8 Holiday Program at Matrix

Matrix Term 1 starts in October each year. This allows students to learn one term ahead and gain a competitive advantage over their school peers when the topic is revisited at their school.

Matrix teachers are experienced, inspirational, and renowned for explaining things crystal clear. Matrix teachers are hand-picked and undergo rigorous training and development including teaching demonstrations with our academic heads.

Matrix offers the following Year 8 holiday program:

  • English
  • Maths

You can choose to join Year 8 holiday programs at one of our seven campuses across Sydney.

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