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Set Your Child Up for Success at the Start of School
The early years of education set the foundation for lifelong learning success. Our Stage 1 program helps Year 1 & 2 students develop essential literacy and numeracy skills, nurturing the foundational capabilities that will support them throughout their entire education journey.
Stage 1 Composite Class
Year 1 & 2 (Literacy & Numeracy)
TOTAL COST
$558/term
approx. $55/lesson
CLASS FORMAT
Small Group
Max 12 students
LESSON TIME
2 Hours
Weekly
DURATION
10 Weeks
Per Term
Now taking expressions of interest for Term 1, 2026
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Inside Our Stage 1 Lessons
See How We Bring Literacy and Numeracy to Life
Watch our expert tutors in action as they guide Stage 1 students through engaging, hands-on learning experiences in our small group classes.
What You'll See:
- Real classroom teaching methods
- How we integrate literacy & numeracy seamlessly
- Differentiated instruction for all levels
- Our experienced tutors
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Quick overview
2-Hour Class
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Pricing
Dymocks Tutoring 
$558
Per Term
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Mapped to the NSW curriculum
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Focused on core literacy and numeracy skills
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Weekly assessment tasks to monitor progress
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Comprehensive in-class practice exercises
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2 hours in class with micro lessons and regular breaks
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Optional weekly homework
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Our Campuses
Our Stage 1 Composite Classes are available across our network of modern campuses in Sydney. Each campus is equipped with digital boards, fast Wi-Fi, and purpose-built classrooms designed to help young learners thrive.
Parramatta
Chatswood
Epping
Burwood
Hurstville
Weekday Classes
After school sessions
Weekend Classes
Saturday & Sunday options
Free snacks available
Healthy snacks included
We offer flexible class times on both weekdays and weekends to fit around your family’s schedule. Register your interest and we’ll help you find the perfect time slot at a campus near you.
What You Study
Term 1: Building Number Sense & Storytelling
Theme: Building Number Sense & Storytelling
Focus: Establishing routines, Place Value up to 1000, and Narrative structure.
Term 1 Overview
Week 1-3: Oral Language, Phonics (Short vowels, blends, digraphs), Counting sequences & Place Value
Week 4-5: Sentence Structure, Addition & Subtraction introduction, Number bonds
Week 6-7: Planning & Writing narratives, Length measurement (informal & formal units)
Week 8-9: Editing & Publishing, Time (clocks, duration, calendars)
Week 10: Review and Assessment
Term 2: Grouping Numbers & Informative Texts
Theme: Grouping Numbers & Informative Texts
Focus: Multiplication (Groups), 2D Shapes, and Factual Descriptions.
Term 2 Overview
Week 1-4: Information Reports, Multiplication & Division (equal groups, arrays, sharing)
Week 5-6: Grammar (Nouns, Verbs, Conjunctions), 2D Shapes (naming, transforming)
Week 7-8: Reading Fluency, Fractions (halves, quarters, eighths)
Week 9: Subject-Verb Agreement, Mass measurement
Week 10: Review and Assessment
Term 3: Position, Patterns & Point of View
Theme: Position, Patterns & Point of View
Focus: Persuasive writing, Fractions continued, Position, and Additive patterns.
Term 3 Overview
Week 1-3: Persuasive Text writing, Patterns (repeating, number patterns, odd/even)
Week 4-5: Compound Sentences, Addition & Subtraction strategies (jump method)
Week 6-7: Persuasive Letters, Position (directions, maps, grids), Area measurement
Week 8-9: Presenting Opinions, Money (coins, notes, transactions)
Week 10: Review and Assessment
Term 4: Investigation & Creative Application
Theme: Investigation & Creative Application
Focus: Poetry/Imaginative, Data, Chance, and Volume.
Term 4 Overview
Week 1-3: Poetry (Rhyme & Rhythm), Volume & Capacity, 3D Objects identification
Week 4-5: Visual Literacy & Creative Writing, 3D Properties (faces, edges, vertices)
Week 6-7: Grammar (Adverbs), Data collection & display, Chance & Probability
Week 8-9: Year 1/2 Consolidation, Mental Maths strategies, Reader’s Theatre
Week 10: End of Year Celebration
Lesson breakdown
2-Hour Integrated Learning Structure
Each Stage 1 Composite Class follows a carefully structured 2-hour format that integrates both Literacy and Numeracy learning. Our unique alternating sequence (Lit→Num one week, Num→Lit the next) ensures balanced skill development while maintaining student engagement.
The lesson structure is divided into four key segments, each designed to maximize learning retention and build confidence through progressive skill development.
Detailed Lesson Structure
1. Review and Reinforcement (20 min)
What Happens:
- Quick quiz or warm-up activity reviewing previous week’s concepts
- Correction and discussion of homework (if assigned)
- Identification of common misconceptions or challenging areas
- Connection to prior learning and real-world applications
Literacy Example (Term 1, Week 5):
Students review previous week’s sentence structure learning by identifying capital letters and full stops in sample sentences. Quick oral activity: “Find 3 things in our classroom” (noun revision) before moving to Setting & Imagery.
Numeracy Example (Term 2, Week 2):
Rapid skip counting warm-up (2s, 5s, 10s) to activate multiplication thinking. Review equal groups from Week 1 using concrete materials before introducing arrays structure.
2. Explain and Explore (20 min)
What Happens:
- Introduction of new concept with explicit teaching
- Interactive demonstrations using concrete materials, visuals, or digital tools
- Guided discovery through questioning and student participation
- Multiple examples showing different applications of the concept
- Think-aloud modeling by the tutor
Literacy Example (Term 3, Week 3):
Introduction to persuasive argument structure. Tutor models reading a sample persuasive text (e.g., “Why we should have longer lunch breaks”), identifying opinion statement and two supporting reasons. Students discuss: “Is this convincing? Why?” Class co-constructs criteria for strong arguments.
Numeracy Example (Term 1, Week 3):
Explicit teaching of number lines using classroom number line. Tutor demonstrates how to locate numbers: “Where does 47 go? Is it closer to 40 or 50?” Students use individual number lines to position numbers 1-100, discussing relative size and order.
Teaching Strategy:
This segment follows the I Do, We Do model. The tutor first demonstrates the concept completely, then works through examples collaboratively with the class, ensuring all students understand before moving to independent practice.
3. Practice and Performance (40 min)
What Happens:
- Guided Practice (15 min): Students work on structured tasks with tutor support circulating
- Independent Practice (20 min): Students complete differentiated activities at their level
- Peer Learning (5 min): Students share strategies or check work with partners
- Tutor provides individualized feedback and support
- Extension activities for students who finish early
Literacy Activities:
- Phonics decoding worksheets
- Sentence construction activities
- Paragraph writing practice
- Reading comprehension tasks
- Grammar exercises (nouns, verbs, adjectives)
Numeracy Activities:
- Place value partitioning tasks
- Addition/subtraction problem solving
- Hands-on measurement activities
- Shape sorting and classification
- Mental math strategy practice
Composite Example (Term 2, Week 5 - Lit→Num):
First 20 minutes (Literacy): After learning about conjunctions, students complete worksheet combining simple sentences using “and,” “but,” and “so.” Tutor circulates, asking students to read their sentences aloud to check they make sense.
Next 20 minutes (Numeracy): Students identify and classify 2D shapes using attribute cards. Working in pairs, they sort shapes by sides/vertices, then create their own shape patterns. Extension: Draw shapes with specific properties (e.g., “a shape with 4 equal sides”).
Differentiation:
Students receive tasks matched to their ability level. Developing students work with concrete materials and simpler examples. Extending students tackle complex problems and real-world applications. This ensures every child is appropriately challenged.
4. Recap and Synthesise (10 min)
What Happens:
- Whole-class review of key learning from both literacy and numeracy segments
- Quick formative assessment (exit ticket, thumbs up/down, whiteboard responses)
- Students share one thing they learned and one question they still have
- Preview of next week’s learning to build anticipation
- Homework explanation and resource distribution (optional)
Sample Recap Activities:
✓ Quick Quiz
“Show me on your whiteboard: a word with a split digraph” / “Write the number that comes after 347”
✓ Think-Pair-Share
“Tell your partner one strategy for adding numbers” / “Describe a character using adjectives”
✓ Exit Ticket
Written response before leaving: “What is one thing you learned today? What do you want to practice?”
Thumbs up/middle/down: “How confident do you feel about today’s learning?”
Optional Homework:
Students receive a optional take-home worksheet that reinforces the week’s learning. Homework is designed to take 15-20 minutes and includes both literacy and numeracy components. Parents receive a guide explaining concepts and how to support at home.
Understanding the Lit→Num / Num→Lit Sequence
Week Odd (Lit→Num):
Classes start with Literacy content in the first 45 minutes (Review 20min + Explain/Explore 20min + Practice ~25min),
then transition to Numeracy for the remaining 45 minutes (Explain/Explore + Practice ~25min + Recap 10min).
Example: Week 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 start with literacy focus
Week Even (Num→Lit):
Classes start with Numeracy content in the first 45 minutes, then transition to Literacy for the remaining 45 minutes. This alternating pattern ensures neither subject consistently gets “prime time” (early class when students are freshest).
Example: Week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 start with numeracy focus
Why This Matters:
Research shows student attention and energy are highest at the beginning of class. By alternating which subject comes first, we ensure both literacy and numeracy benefit from peak engagement times. This also creates natural “brain breaks” as students switch between different types of thinking.
Benefits
Experienced Tutors
Your child doesn't need a teacher. They need a tutor who can help them break down the subject and identify areas of improvement.
Great resources
We understand how to study smarter, not harder. That's why we condense our notes to give students only what they need to get ahead.
Small Classes
Unlike competitors, we limit classes to 12 so students get the attention they need in an interactive and engaging environment.
Individual support
Each student gets guaranteed personal attention in dedicated practice time.
Purpose-Built Campuses
Our classrooms are designed to get the job done. Equipped with fast wi-fi and digital boards, they provide everything for students to study smart and get ahead.
On demand videos
Many of our subjects have additional video support to help students understand concepts in their own time.
Track progress
Using the Dymocks App you're able to keep track of weekly scores as well as tutor feedback. Few other businesses provide the level of feedback we do.
Topic Tests
Each subject has at least one and many have more than one topic test. Written in actual exam style we ensure students are prepared for success at school.
Parent Communication
Stay informed with regular updates on your child's progress. We provide detailed feedback after each lesson so you can support their learning journey at home.
FAQ's
By the end of Stage 1, children should know how to communicate and write expressively, use language imaginatively and read and write independently. Students will build the foundational Literacy and Numeracy skills to implement in their education, including narrative writing, place value, measurement, and basic operations.
Our composite classes are perfect for students who need comprehensive support. They will learn alongside a group of students with a similar ability to secure a strong foundation for future learning. Our Stage 1 composite classes focus on building confidence and skills across both Literacy and Numeracy domains.
Simply click the “REGISTER INTEREST” button at the top of this page. You can also call us on 1300 33 77 88 to speak with our friendly team who can help you choose the right class time and location for your child.
Stage 1 runs for 4 terms throughout the year, aligned with the NSW school term dates. Each term focuses on different themes and skills, building progressively throughout the year to ensure comprehensive coverage of the Australian Curriculum.
Our Stage 1 Composite Class is $558 per term. This includes 2 hours of class time each week, comprehensive resources, weekly assessment tasks, and optional homework. Contact us to discuss payment plans and any current promotions.
You can register your interest by clicking the “REGISTER INTEREST” button on this page, or by calling us on 1300 33 77 88. Our team will guide you through the enrolment process and help you select the best class time and location for your child.