Selective Writing Practice for Strathfield Families
In Strathfield, selective school preparation is serious. Your child's tutoring covers maths and reasoning, but writing needs focused practice too. You need timed conditions, immediate feedback, and clear progress tracking.
Turn Practice Into Progress
- ✓Run 3 timed writing tasks (30 mins each)
- ✓Get instant feedback + band estimate
- ✓See how many marks you need for your target schools
Who This Helps
Year 4-5 Students
Building foundational writing skills before the test year. Start early to develop the consistency that Strathfield's competitive environment demands.
Year 6 Students
Final preparation with timed practice under test conditions. Complement your existing tutoring with focused writing drills.
Selective Schools Near Strathfield
Strathfield's central location gives families excellent access to multiple selective schools:
| School | Cut-Off (Est.) | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strathfield Girls High School | 85-89 | ~5 min |
| Fort Street High School | 78-82 | ~15 min train |
| Sydney Boys High School | 90-94 | ~20 min train |
| Sydney Girls High School | 90-94 | ~20 min train |
| Kogarah High School | 93-97 | ~25 min train |
Cut-off marks are estimates based on recent data. See our complete rankings guide for detailed information.
How Writing Affects Selective Outcomes
Writing accounts for 25-30% of your total score. In Strathfield's highly competitive environment, where many students achieve excellent multiple choice scores, writing becomes the key differentiator.
The Strathfield Challenge:
When most students in your area score 70+/80 on multiple choice, the difference between acceptance and rejection often comes down to writing. A score of 24/25 vs 18/25 on writing can mean the difference between Strathfield Girls and missing out entirely.
Your 7-Day Writing Plan
Day 1-2: Diagnostic
Complete one timed practice to identify current strengths and weaknesses.
Day 3-4: Structure Focus
Practice opening hooks, paragraph transitions, and satisfying conclusions.
Day 5-6: Speed Practice
Complete timed tasks focusing on finishing within 30 minutes with time to review.
Day 7: Full Simulation
Complete a fresh prompt under strict test conditions. Review feedback and note improvements.
Common Problems We Help Fix
✗ Running out of time
✓ Structured planning techniques that work in 5 minutes
✗ Weak story ideas
✓ Brainstorming methods that generate ideas fast
✗ Boring openings
✓ Hook techniques that grab marker attention
✗ Basic vocabulary
✓ Age-appropriate sophisticated language
✗ Unclear structure
✓ Paragraph templates that markers love
✗ Flat endings
✓ Conclusion techniques that leave impact
Complements Your Existing Tutoring
Many Strathfield families already invest in tutoring for maths and reasoning. Our platform specifically addresses the writing gap that many tutoring programs don't fully cover:
- • Practice writing under timed conditions (most tutoring doesn't simulate this)
- • Get immediate feedback on every piece (tutors can't mark everything instantly)
- • Track progress with band estimates (see improvement over time)
- • Access unlimited prompts across all genres (Creative, Persuasive, Article, etc.)
Ready to Start Practicing?
Join other Strathfield families using our online practice platform. Timed tests, instant feedback, and clear progress tracking.
Start NSW Writing Practice →Frequently Asked Questions
What selective schools can Strathfield students apply to?
Strathfield families typically target Strathfield Girls High School (cut-off 85-89), Fort Street High School (cut-off 78-82), and Sydney Boys/Girls High Schools. Some also aim for top-tier schools like Kogarah (cut-off 93-97) or James Ruse (cut-off 94-98).
How important is writing for selective school entry from Strathfield?
Writing accounts for 25-30% of the total selective school test score. Strathfield is known as a tutoring hub with highly competitive students. Strong writing is essential to differentiate yourself when many students achieve similar multiple choice scores.
Is this an online or in-person tutoring service?
Selective Writing Test is an online practice platform, not a physical tutoring centre. Strathfield families can access timed writing practice, instant AI feedback, and band estimates from home. This complements existing tutoring or serves as standalone writing preparation.