School Holiday Programs
Holiday Sessions & Small Group Learning
Creative, engaging holiday learning for school students. Make the school holidays productive, fun and confidence-building with our small group holiday sessions at Noosa Tutoring Centre.
Small groups. Supportive tutors. Practical skills. Creative learning.
Enquire Now / Book a PlaceOur holiday groups are designed to keep students thinking, creating and learning in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sessions are small, practical and engaging, giving students the chance to build skills, work with others and enjoy learning without the pressure of the normal school week.
Whether your child loves stories, needs a boost in writing, enjoys maths challenges or would benefit from extra confidence before moving into high school, our holiday sessions offer something meaningful and enjoyable.
Winter 2026
Featured Holiday Session
Our upcoming small group program — limited places available.
Winter 2026
Years 4, 5 & 6
Creative Writing Class
Does your child enjoy stories, characters and imaginative ideas? Or would they benefit from more confidence when planning and writing? Our Creative Writing holiday class helps upper primary students develop their story-writing skills in a fun, structured and encouraging small group.
- Creating interesting characters
- Building exciting settings
- Planning a story before writing
- Using descriptive language
- Developing a clear beginning, middle and ending
- Adding detail, tension and imagination
- Sharing ideas in a supportive small group
Places are limited to keep the group small and supportive.
Our Approach
Why Choose Our Holiday Small Groups?
Our holiday groups are designed to feel different from school. Students are encouraged to participate, ask questions, try new ideas and build confidence.
Holiday sessions are a great way to revise, extend or explore new skills without overwhelming students during their break.
Students benefit from:
- Small group support
- Friendly, experienced tutors
- Clear, practical teaching
- Creative and hands-on activities
- Opportunities to share ideas
- Confidence-building tasks
- A positive learning environment
Writing & English Groups
Story-writing, persuasion, journalism, reading and vocabulary — practical literacy in a small group
Creative Writing
Students learn how to plan, develop and write imaginative stories with stronger characters, settings and structure.
Persuasive Writing
A practical group for students who need help with arguments, opinions, persuasive devices and paragraph structure.
Editorial Reports & News Articles
Students learn how to write like a journalist, including headlines, introductions, facts, opinions and clear reporting.
Reading Group / Book Club
A small group for students who enjoy reading or need encouragement to read more confidently. Students discuss characters, themes, vocabulary and ideas.
Educational Spelling & Word Games
A fun literacy group using spelling patterns, word-building games and vocabulary activities to strengthen reading and writing skills.
Maths & Thinking Groups
Real-world maths, strategy and problem-solving in an engaging small group setting
Maths Projects: Plan a Holiday Using Maths
Students use real-world maths to plan a holiday, including budgets, distances, timetables, maps, accommodation, activities and problem solving.
Chess Club
A thinking-skills group that helps students practise strategy, planning, patience, focus and problem solving.
Cross-Curricular Project Groups
Project-based learning that draws on multiple subjects — research, writing, maths, geography and more
Plan a Holiday: Maths, Geography, History & English
A creative project-based group where students plan a holiday destination while using research, maps, budgeting, writing, history and presentation skills.
Scientific Reports
Students learn how to write clear scientific reports, including aim, hypothesis, method, results, observations and conclusion.
Transition & Confidence Groups
Supporting students through key changes — from primary to high school and beyond
Year 6 → Year 7
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Group
A supportive transition program designed to help students prepare for the different subjects, expectations and learning styles they will experience in high school, while also consolidating the important skills they developed in upper primary.
Students are introduced to the types of thinking, organisation and subject-specific skills needed across a range of secondary subjects including:
MathsEnglishGeographyHistoryScienceComputer StudiesMusicForeign LanguagesFood & NutritionIndustrial DesignManual Arts
The group also helps students strengthen core upper-primary skills such as reading comprehension, writing, organisation, problem solving, note-taking and independent learning.
Core Skills Covered
The group also strengthens key upper-primary foundations:
- Reading comprehension
- Writing across subjects
- Organisation and planning
- Problem solving
- Note-taking strategies
- Independent learning
This program is designed to help students feel more confident, prepared and familiar with the variety of subjects and expectations they may encounter in
Year 7.
Year 7.
More Groups Coming Soon
We are always developing new holiday and small group programs based on student needs and parent interest. Upcoming ideas may include:
- Study Skills
- Essay Writing Foundations
- Maths Confidence Groups
- High School Readiness
- Grammar & Punctuation Workshops
- Reading Comprehension Groups
- NAPLAN-style Writing Practice
Suitable For
Who Are These Sessions For?
Our holiday groups are suitable for primary and high school students who would benefit from extra support, extension or confidence in a small group setting.
Groups are organised by age, year level and learning focus so students are placed with others at a similar stage. Whether your child needs extra support, wants to extend their skills or would simply enjoy a focused, social learning experience during the holidays, there is a group to suit them.
Register Your Interest
Holiday sessions fill quickly and group numbers are kept small so each student receives support and guidance.