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 Intermediate 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 Swot Shop teachers will be running the program.

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