The Swot Shop is excited to introduce a range of new Holiday Masterclasses for bright students looking for academically challenging and fun learning experiences during the upcoming July school holidays.

These holidays we are offering Chess and Advanced and Intermediate Writing Classes for Continuers.

Chess – Strategy & Competitions

The Chess Masterclass offers students the opportunity to engage in fun games and competition whilst sharpening their memory, focus and spatial reasoning. As a game of pure skill, chess training can improve children’s problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Furthermore, playing chess can boost academic performance, especially in maths, and foster social skills. In addition, it is a fun and favoured game by many Swot Shop students!

This program is for students in Year 3-6 who love chess or are keen to learn more about the game, its strategies and tactics. On the first day, students are graded into groups based on their level of skill. The program culminates on the last day with a knock-out competition where students have the chance to compete for a Swot Shop trophy and a special black ribbon.

About the program:

  • Location: The Swot Shop Main Centre – 8 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills 2153
  • Students attend four days from Monday 14 July to Thursday 17 July
  • Each day consists of a two-hour class from 4pm to 6pm
  • Learn important chess concepts, strategic thinking, tactical calculation and opening/endgame principles
  • Understand the importance of analysing games and improving your mental game
  • For students on intermediate to advanced levels
  • Experienced qualified Swot Shop teachers will be running the program

The program cost is $300 per student. This includes all lessons, program materials and competitions.

To enrol, please register your interest here.

Writing Masterclass for Continuers (Year 5-6)

This stimulating program is for students in Year 5-6 wishing to further improve, practise and perfect their writing skills. It is ideal for students preparing for the Selective entry test / private school entry exams or indeed for any student keen to improve and build on their existing writing skills which are so crucial to academic success.

The Writing Masterclass for Continuers builds on the Advanced Writing Holiday Program held in January 2025. However, the January program is not a prerequisite and all students in year 5-6 are invited to enrol in this Masterclass for Continuers.

This Masterclass will be requiring BYO devices as students will be practising their typing fluency and speed as part of the program.

About the program:

  • Location: The Swot Shop Main Centre – 8 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills 2153
  • Students attend four days from Monday 14 July to Thursday 17 July
  • Each day consists of a two-hour class from:
    • 1:30pm to 3:30pm OR
    • 4pm to 6pm
  • 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 typing skills.
  • Writing practice will be with digital BYO devices to help with speed and accuracy in preparation for online exams such as the Selective Placement Test.
  • Experienced qualified teachers will be running the program.

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

To enrol, please register your interest here.

Writing for Continuers (Year 3-4)

This stimulating program is for students in Year 3-4 wishing to further improve, practise and perfect their writing skills. It is ideal for students preparing for NAPLAN, the Selective Placement Test, private school entry exams or indeed for any student keen to improve and build on their existing writing skills which are so crucial to academic success.

The Writing Masterclass for Continuers builds on the Intermediate Writing Holiday Program held in January 2025. However, the January program is not a prerequisite and all students in Year 3-4 are invited to enrol in this Masterclass. It will be requiring BYO devices as students will be practising their typing fluency and speed as part of the program.

About the program:

  • Location: The Swot Shop Main Centre – 8 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills 2153
  • Students attend four days from Monday 14 July to Thursday 17 July
  • Each day consists of a two-hour class from:
    • 1:30pm to 3:30pm OR
    • 4pm to 6pm
  • 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 typing skills.
  • Writing practice will be with digital BYO devices to help with speed and accuracy in preparation for online exams such as NAPLAN and the Selective Placement Test.
  • Experienced qualified teachers will be running the program.

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

To enrol, please register your interest here.

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