Poetry can be annoying to get the full grasp of. From understanding the meaning in comprehension reading exercises to writing your own poems, it is critical to be comfortable with abstract ideas. I share an exercise that we use with our students to help them to begin and understanding the ideas in a poem can be different images in our mind depending on the person. There is no right or wrong way but using this exercise will help your creativity flow. It can be used with students from primary school all the way to students in high school.

Most people make the mistake of not going for the Opportunity Class (OC) exam because they feel inadequate. They don't see the benefit in it, they think it would be a waste of time considering their child's level or they would not accept moving schools anyway. Develop the mindset and the strategy on why I believe the opposite and why every child and student should participate in it regardless of whether they make it in or not.

The NSW Writing Selective exam has undergone some radical changes. No longer is it a one-dimensional writing task where it is easier to predict the format, instead, it now assesses a broader range of creative writing ability. If you were finding it difficult to adapt to different writing formats or wanted to know how to maximise your marks in the exam, this is the video to watch. You know you need to for the sake of getting into a Selective school, but you don't want to be wasting time on parts of the writing that doesn't yield enough return.

It stands for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and is completed by Australian students in years 3,5,7 and 9. The NAPLAN exam has been here for over 10 years, starting in 2008 however with various changes occurring, parents often still inquire about the exam, its purpose as well as how significant it is in this day and age.

With the NSW Selective exam just around the corner, it is important for both parents to know the tips and reminders needed for their child to succeed. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure the admin related support is sorted out so that students can focus purely on the exam.

Is your child feeling 'ready' for the NSW Selective exam? Are you finding that you are making excuses for why they did not make it into an OC class? Whether it be 6-12 months, 3 months or even 1 week from the exam and your child is still not feeling like they have made the necessary preparations - we will provide actionable advice. Work smart and work hard. Stop making excuses. Take action.