The Joey67 Blog
Honest, parent-first writing on OC, NAPLAN, Selective, study habits and how Australian kids actually learn best.
SelectiveStudy Tips
Selective High School prep: a realistic term-by-term plan for Year 5 and 6
Term 3 of Year 5 just started — here's exactly what to focus on each term so your child reaches the March test prepared, not exhausted.
6 July 2026
SelectiveThinking
Selective Thinking Skills in 2026: Three Myths That Waste Your Term 3 Prep
The thinking section looks like an IQ test — but it is, quietly, the most coachable part of the Selective paper.
4 July 2026
SelectiveParenting
Should your Year 4 or 5 child be prepping for Selective right now?
The answer depends on which type of child you have — and most parents are asking the wrong question when they ask how early to start.
29 June 2026