Year 3 OC Fundamentals | Term 4 2026 | Scholarly
Year 3 • Term 4 2026

Year 3 OC Fundamentals

A WEMT + Trial Test exam prep programme that builds foundations.

Build the skills needed for WEMT and Trial Tests. Students practise exam-style questions, strengthen their problem-solving and learn how to approach tests with more confidence.

13th October – 18th December 2026 • 10 Weeks • Live Online

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10
Weeks
30
Sessions
4
Subjects
4h
Per Week
Proven Results
Where Scholarly students get in

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What Makes Scholarly Different
The reasons parents stay, term after term
In-Class Live Q&A
Students ask questions in real time via chat during every class. Safe, confidential, and tied directly to lesson content.
State-Ranking Tutors
Our tutors are state-ranking graduates and 99.95 ATAR achievers, hand-picked for their subject expertise and exam experience.
Live Technology
Real-time lesson transcripts, live polls, smart note-taking with auto-save, and a parent dashboard tracking your child's progress and engagement across all subjects.
7AM Club
An early-morning programme that builds discipline, positive daily habits, and a growth mindset ahead of the school day.
More From Scholarly
Everything included in your enrolment
Up-to-Date Materials
Tailored to the current exam
Constant Feedback
Rankings and progress reports
Included
Apps and everything your child needs
Motivated Kids
Learning that feels like a reward
7-Day Support
Multiple support channels
Expert-crafted content tailored to the current exam

Every worksheet, question pack, and practice set is built from the most recent Selective Test and forecasts.

Sample: Thinking Skills
Sample Year 3 thinking skills question on identifying logical fallacies
Detailed rankings and progress reports

Parents and students receive detailed rankings and progress reports after every trial test and throughout the term.

Detailed Rankings
Percentile rankings more detailed than the actual exam, measuring exactly how your child performed relative to their peers.
Example percentile ranking report
Progress Reports
Updates on your child's progress, areas for improvement, and strengths, with direct contact through a dedicated Success Coach.
Parent message thanking a Success Coach for a detailed progress report
Apps, support, and everything your child needs
📚
Readly
Adaptive reading comprehension
✏️
Writely
Structured writing tasks
💡
Vocably
Contextual vocabulary building
🔢
Mathly
Targeted maths practice
120+ Weekly Questions
Mirroring OC exam complexity
Detailed Solutions
Comprehensive methodology explanations
Weekly Trial Tests
Completed at home throughout the week
Cambridge-Style English Questions
For advanced preparation
Live Lessons & Recordings
All lessons live, with recordings available for up to 2 weeks after term ends
Parent Progress Dashboard
Track your child's homework, trial test results, and engagement across all subjects
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Learning that feels like a reward
7am Club
Students start their day strong

Building good habits from a young age. Early risers who show up, participate, and push their limits every morning.

Challenges & Awards
Learning is fun, students should feel the same way

Weekly challenges and certificates keep students motivated.

We offer multiple support channels

Your dedicated Success Coach is available 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or phone. Choose your preferred method and reach out any time.

WhatsApp

Directly engage with your Success Coach to receive help, feedback, guidance, and updates on your child's academic progress.

Message Us on WhatsApp
WhatsApp message from a parent thanking their Success Coach
WeChat

Similar to WhatsApp, WeChat gives you direct access to your Success Coach for any queries or issues, 7 days a week. Add us on WeChat ID: scholarlyprep

WeChat conversation between a Success Coach and parent
Scholarly Ask

A platform for live academic and technical support accessible directly through the Scholarly Learning Platform, for both students and parents.

Scholarly Ask live chat answering a question
Phone

An option for discussing planning and guidance with Scholarly Specialists based on your child's specific needs and goals.

Message thanking a Success Coach following a phone discussion
Class Timetable
Session times for Term 4 2026
Year 3 OC Fundamentals Term
13 October to 18 December 2026
Subject
Day
Time
English & Writing
TuesdayTue
5 PM – 6 PM
Maths & Thinking Skills
FridayFri
5 PM – 6 PM
Trial Test Review
SundaySun
10:40 AM – 12:40 PM
English & Writing
Tuesday • 5 PM – 6 PM
Maths & Thinking Skills
Friday • 5 PM – 6 PM
Trial Test Review
Sunday • 10:40 AM – 12:40 PM
Three sessions per week. All classes delivered live on the Scholarly Learning Platform.
Curriculum
What your child learns this term
A Typical Week
What every week looks like
Trial Test Review
Inside a Top-Down Review class
Scholarly Homework
Core vs Extension
Sample Homework
See what your child will work on
Curriculum Overview
What your child learns this term, with three subjects covered systematically every week
Tuesday • English & Writing
Literacy foundations built for OC readiness
Students develop core comprehension, writing structure, and expressive language skills through targeted weekly lessons.
  • Core Literacy Skills Foundational study of fiction, poetry, comparative texts, evaluation, cloze passages, and summary sentence analysis. Students develop early comprehension strategies, text-to-text comparisons, and analytical vocabulary.
  • Structured Writing Development Introductory persuasive and narrative writing with an emphasis on idea generation, logical sequencing, and cohesive paragraph structure.
  • Language Enrichment Figurative language techniques (simile, metaphor, personification) to enhance sensory imagery, descriptive precision, and reader engagement.
  • Communication Confidence Focus on clarity, coherence, and expressive language use to prepare students for higher-order reading and writing tasks in OC and Selective preparation.
Friday • Maths
OC Foundations Maths
Decimals: Addition & Subtraction Ratio & Proportion Unit Conversion Perimeter, Area & Volume Money Time & Date Directional Reasoning Speed, Distance & Time Number Patterns & Sequences Symmetry, Grid Mapping, Folding & Nets Interpreting Statistics & Charts
Friday • Thinking Skills
OC Foundations Thinking Skills
Analytical Evaluation Error Detection Procedural Deduction Pattern Recognition Codes & Ciphers Comparative Reasoning Chart & Table Interpretation Spatial Reasoning Strategic Problem-Solving
A Typical Week
What every week of Term 4 looks like

Three live sessions plus daily app practice. Consistent, structured preparation across every component of the OC and WEMT test.

When
What happens
Tuesday
60-min live English & Writing class, comprehension, writing structure, and language skills
Friday
60-min live Maths & Thinking Skills class, covering the week's curriculum topics
Sunday
2-hour live Trial Test Review class, top-down breakdown of the week's trial test
Daily
App practice via Readly, Writely, Vocably & Mathly, adaptive and self-paced
Scholarly Trial Test Review System
What happens inside a Top-Down Review class

Students complete their trial test at home during the week. Every Sunday session is then a structured review of that test, customised to each class's actual results. The review is never generic.

1
Meta Snapshot

Every session opens with a class-wide breakdown of accuracy by section, the hardest questions ranked, and the most common mistake types, so students instantly know what matters most.

2
Hardest Questions First

The tutor walks through the top 5 hardest questions in full, covering why each is difficult, the hidden pattern, and the fastest solving method, followed by a parallel question to lock in the skill.

3
Error Analysis

Students identify their personal mistake patterns across English, Maths, and Thinking Skills, then learn a single rule to prevent each one, gradually cutting out avoidable errors week by week.

4
Extension Challenge

Each session ends with one ultra-hard stretch question, reviewed as a class, so your child experiences what elite-level performance actually feels like under time pressure.

Scholarly Homework
Core vs Extension

Every Scholarly homework pack is split into two clear layers, keeping homework realistic for busy families while still stretching stronger students.

CoreMust-Do
GoalEssentials; highest impact
For whoAll students
ExpectationRequired every week
ExtensionOptional
GoalExtra practice + stretch
For whoStudents with extra time
ExpectationDo if time allows

How students should use it: do Core first, as these are the most important questions. If time allows, do Extension for trickier styles and deeper thinking.

Sample Homework
See exactly what your child will work on

Have a look through a real sample of each subject's homework before enrolling.

Weekly materials provided: trial tests, writing assignments, vocab lists, subject specific homework, practice worksheets
Pricing
Term 4 2026 enrolment
During the Term
OC Fundamentals
10 weekly lessons over 10 weeks
$1,069
per term
  • 3 live sessions per week, English & Writing, Maths & Thinking Skills, Trial Test Review
  • 120+ weekly questions mirroring OC exam complexity
  • Weekly trial tests completed at home throughout the week
  • Live lessons and recordings, available up to 2 weeks after term ends
  • Parent progress dashboard and detailed solutions
  • 7-day support via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask, and phone
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Testimonials
Real messages and results from Scholarly families
Student Stories, hear it from the students themselves
Elyse shares her Scholarly story
Elyse's Story
“Remind yourself why you’re doing this and what is your motivation.”
James Ruse Success Story
“Listen to Steve, follow whatever he tells you and you’ll succeed.”
North Sydney Boys Success Story
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ATAR achieved
Top 1%
Academic record
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Got a quick question? Reach us directly: WhatsApp Us WeChat ID: scholarlyprep
What if my child misses a session?
All live sessions are recorded and available for up to 2 weeks after term ends, so your child can revise and reinforce what they've learned even if they miss a week.
Is this programme suitable if my child isn't sitting a Selective school test?
Yes. OC Fundamentals is built to strengthen English, Maths, and Thinking Skills foundations for every Year 3 student. The OC and Selective test preparation is a bonus outcome of building those strong foundations early.
How are the live online sessions run?
Classes are delivered live online in small groups via the Scholarly Learning Platform, with worked examples and interactive activities throughout. Questions are sent through the in-class chat box rather than spoken aloud.
What support is available outside class hours?
You can reach your Success Coach 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or a phone call, for any questions about homework, progress, or planning.
What happens after I enrol?
Your child's programme will appear on the Scholarly Learning Platform around a week before term starts (within 12 hours if you enrol after term has begun). Login details are sent by email, so check your spam folder. We also recommend messaging us on WhatsApp or WeChat straight after purchase so we can stay connected with you throughout the term.

Enrol your child in our Year 3 OC Fundamentals programme and let's aim to make learning a joyous journey, equipping them with a solid foundation for success in the WEMT while nurturing a genuine love for learning.

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