After-School HSC English Tutorials
The Basics
HSC Tutorials will be delivered on Tuesday afternoons from 5.30 to 7.00pm, starting Tuesday 6th May. These tutorials are suitable for both English Standard and Advanced Year 12 Students. Numbers will be capped at 6 students per session. They will be held at the Open Doors Hub, located at 33 Lewisham St, Dulwich Hill. There will be a short break in the middle of each session for students to stretch, refresh and rehydrate.
Tutorial Structure
Each session will have a clear focus on a key skill or body of knowledge required for success in HSC English. The schedule of skills and topics can be seen below. Sessions will comprise some direct instruction using printed and digital notes, sample questions and model responses, followed by time spent practising the skills covered. During the last part, each student will be given individual feedback with specific advice on two or three aspects to improve, and suggested follow up work.
The Presenter - Matthew Hirst
Matthew has been an English teacher for most of his working life - 40 years working in both public and independent high schools, including one year working in England. He has held several senior positions including English C0-ordinator at an inner west independent school, as well as various senior pastoral roles at the same time.
Fees and Payments
Fees per session: $70
Payment to be made via bank transfer no later than 2 days prior to session.