Higher Order Thinking (HOT) is the key to success

HOT4Learning Holiday Program

Looking for a productive way to unlock your child’s hidden potential these September holidays?

Our unique HOT4Learning holiday program is tailored to take junior primary learners to the next level. It’s strategically designed to give students a tool kit of critical thinking skills to enrich their learning during the important early years.

This three-half-day program uses a creative and engaging hands-on approach that keeps students switched on and ready to learn. Practical exercises and a fun group environment offer something to look forward to as we build skills for a lifelong love of learning.

What is Higher Order Thinking?

Higher Order Thinking (HOT) is a series of skills relating to analysis, evaluation and abstract thought. These skills help children move beyond simply memorizing facts, and instead develop a deeper understanding of concepts that lie beneath the curriculum itself. It’s an enduring set of mental skills that have life-long application, from primary school and beyond.

Children naturally develop thinking skills that relate to knowledge, comprehension and application. They’re born problem solvers, with curious minds primed for learning. However, HOT takes longer to learn and require more consolidation. It’s less intuitive and requires direct teaching to develop these deeper thinking skills.

HOT can often be overlooked during the busy school term. Additionally, these vital skills are not consistently taught in the same way as literacy and numeracy. It is often assumed that these skills are inherent within a student’s knowledge base and consequently aren’t addressed directly.

In this program, your child will learn and practise these critical thinking skills in a relaxed, activity-based environment. Our goal is to take your child’s learning beyond the curriculum and to the next level.

How will the Seeds of Knowledge HOT4Learning Program help develop your child’s academic skills?

This unique higher order thinking skills program will develop a range of learning skills, including:

• Foundational thinking skills (knowledge, comprehension, and application)
• Language and listening skills
• Critical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence building

Over the three days, children will be engaged in activities that cover:

• Developing comprehension skills: the students will engage in various activities to support the complex skills of comprehending what they are learning.
• Problem-solving to extend learning: children will participate in hands-on activities linked to literacy and numeracy development.
• School academic skills: essential to progress knowledge from the concrete to abstract.

This truly unique program will propel your child’s learning and unlock their hidden potential.

Who

This is an early years education program and has been designed for children in Prep to Grade 3. There are no prerequisites for this program. It is structured to support students and help them advance academically.

When

The next program will be held in the 2025 September school holidays.

• Monday 22nd September 2025 – 9.00am – 12 noon
• Tuesday 23rd September 2025 – 9.00am – 12 noon
• Wednesday 24th September 2025 – 9.00am – 12 noon

HOT4Learning is a limited positions course offered only once a year, during the September holidays. Due to the sequential nature of the program, children MUST attend all three sessions.

Where

All sessions will be held at our Fairfield Tutoring Facility:

Fairfield Christian Family Teaching Rooms
51 Cross Street, Fairfield Q 4103
Access the teaching rooms at the rear of the carpark off Sunbeam Street

Program Fees

2025 fees for HOT4Learning are $365 per student for the full three-day program.

EARLY BIRD FEES: $50 OFF – Register before 6th September – $379 $315

Enquire now for more information or secure your session spots using the form below.

Register your interest today

Existing SoK Parents: Enrol your children online via our Parent Login Portal and view the programs on offer in the portal calendar.

New Parents: Please register below to secure your spot today.