Positive Prep for Year 7 English
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Help your child step into Year 7 English with confidence.
Support your child with expert guidance, practical strategies, and the confidence to tackle high school English.
Why this course?
Bridge the gap between primary and high school English.
Starting secondary school can feel like a big leap – especially in English. This course helps students feel prepared and confident as they take on new expectations.
Academic Skills:
- Writing Techniques – Plan, structure, and expand ideas clearly.
- Comprehension & Analysis – Build strategies for unpacking high school texts.
- Planning & Revision – Use frameworks to organise thoughts and revise effectively.
Program Format & Support:
- Live Online Webinar Overview – Tuesday 26 August, 2:00 pm (recording provided).
- 6 Self-paced Learning Sessions – Watch anytime, at your own pace.
- In-person Student Session – Wednesday 1 October, 10:00 am (Sept/Oct holidays).
- Parent Q&A Wrap-up Webinar – Tuesday 28 October, 2:30 pm (recording provided).
- Private Parent Support Group – Ongoing access via messenger.
- Guided Workbook PDFs – For every session, view online or print for notes.
- Students moving into Year 7 (or early in Year 7)
- Students who learn differently or need step-by-step instruction
- Families who want flexible prep at home
- Educators supporting students during transition
- Write structured paragraphs using TEEL
- Understand persuasive and analytical techniques
- Feel confident tackling unfamiliar texts
- Use a plan-before-you-write approach
- Be prepared (not panicked!) for Year 7 English
About the Presenter

Stevie Picton
Stevie Picton is a passionate educator with experience supporting students through key literacy transitions, especially those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive function challenges. Her warm and structured approach helps students build confidence in reading, writing, and comprehension as they prepare for the jump to high school English.
FAQs
No, the accompanied PDF workbook can be viewed onscreen using Adobe Acrobat Reader (or any PDF viewer).
Yes – the videos are student-friendly and can be paused or replayed anytime.
Any time from Term 4 of Year 6 up until the start of Year 7 is ideal.