ENGLISH

Stronger Reading
Sharper Writing

Help your child become a stronger, more confident English student through reading comprehension, writing skills, Selective School Exam preparation and NAPLAN preparation with Mrs Margaret Ellwood.

English
MORE THAN ENGLISH HOMEWORK

English is the skill behind every subject

Strong English skills help students read carefully, think clearly and express ideas with confidence. Whether your child is preparing for NAPLAN, selective school entry or secondary English, our classes help students build the reading and writing skills they need for long-term success.

At Casey Tutors, students are guided through comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing structure, essay planning, creative writing, persuasive writing and exam-style practice.

ENGLISH PROGRAMS

Support for every stage.

Grade 4–6 English
Build the foundations early.

Students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and writing confidence. Lessons help younger students develop stronger habits before secondary school.

NAPLAN Preparation
Prepare with confidence, not panic.

Students practise the key skills needed for NAPLAN: reading comprehension, language conventions, spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing. The focus is on understanding the task, planning clearly and writing with better structure.

Selective School English Preparation
For students aiming higher.

Students work on advanced reading comprehension, persuasive writing, narrative writing, vocabulary, critical thinking and timed exam practice.

Grade 7–10 English
Prepare for stronger secondary English.

Students develop deeper reading analysis, essay writing, text response skills, persuasive techniques, grammar, vocabulary and written expression. The goal is to help students become more confident before senior English expectations increase.

Mrs. Margaret Ellwood
ENGLISH SPECIALIST
Margaret Ellwood
MEET OUR ENGLISH SPECIALIST

Learn English with
Mrs Margaret Ellwood.

Mrs Margaret Ellwood is Casey Tutors’ English specialist, teaching students from Grade 4 to Grade 10, including NAPLAN preparation, selective school preparation and secondary English support.

Margaret is known for her warm, engaging and structured teaching style. She helps students feel comfortable while still challenging them to improve. Her lessons focus on the skills that matter most: reading carefully, thinking deeply, planning clearly and writing with confidence.

For selective school preparation, Margaret supports students with reading comprehension, persuasive writing, narrative writing, vocabulary, critical thinking and timed exam practice.

Her classes also support students who need stronger everyday English skills. Many students struggle not because they lack ideas, but because they do not know how to organise them clearly. Margaret helps students improve sentence structure, paragraphing, expression, grammar and written confidence step by step.

Whether your child is preparing for NAPLAN, selective school entry or stronger secondary English performance, Margaret’s program provides a clear pathway for improvement.

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Complete the enrolment form and we will contact you with class details and the next steps.