Writing is a foundational skill for all students and especially important for those with high academic aspirations. Writing skills must be developed over time and practised in a targeted and meaningful way for outstanding results. Typing is also becoming more important as exams are increasingly conducted online.

These upcoming school holidays, The Swot Shop is offering writing programs for students on two levels:

  • Advanced Writing for high performing students in Selective Preparation and Years 5-6 (in 2025)
  • Intermediate Writing for students in Years 3-4 (in 2025).

These four-day writing programs are suited for students keen to further improve and perfect their writing skills. The programs are particularly suitable for students who are in the process of preparing for the Selective High School Exam and are looking for additional writing practice, or those who are younger but have a long-term goal of sitting the Selective Exam and want to get a head start.

For both programs, students will bring a device to practise their writing and typing skills in line with the new online exam formats.

About the Writing Programs

  • Students attend four days in the afternoons from Tuesday to Friday (28-31 January).
  • Each day consists of a two-hour lesson.
  • The program covers a wide range of text types including reports, editorials, narratives, persuasive writing and diary entries.
  • Students practise planning, scaffolding, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and editing skills as well as fluency and typing speed.
  • Writing practice will be with digital BYO devices to help with speed and accuracy in preparation for the Selective Exam and other exams conducted online.
  • Students are taught in small classes by experienced, qualified teachers.

Who is the program suited for?

  • Students in Years 5-6 (in 2025) or Years 3-4 (in 2025),
  • Current Swot Shop students and external high performing students.
  • There is no entry test for this program, however, it is a challenging course so students will need to be academically strong to enjoy and benefit from the program.

Program dates and times

– Tues 28 Jan, Wed 29 Jan, Thurs 30 Jan, Fri 31 Jan.
– Advanced and Intermediate Writing both run from 1pm to 3pm OR 4pm to 6pm.

Pricing

– $300 per student per program
– This includes all lessons, program materials, marking of homework and feedback.

How to enrol

Register your interest via our website. Places are limited and will be filled on a first-in basis.

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