All classes are ‘in-person’ and are taught by Tammy at her premises in Carlingford. 

All 2027 HSC classes are full.

Students in year 9 or 10 in 2027 are welcome to place their names on the list for classes starting in term 4 2027.

Future class times (2028 classes starting in the second half of 2027)

For those who need to plan ahead!

HSC classes: The year 11 class begins HSC content in term 3, but the time/day remains constant (right through the following year to the HSC) – so the yr 11 class times for 2027 will be the yr 12 class times for 2028.

Yr 11 classes: Lesson times for the classes starting in term 4 2027 will appear here in term 1 2027.

HSC+Olympiad class (2027/2028): Enrolment is by invitation (or application) and requires a high level of achievement in the year 11 weekly exams (or evidence of previous achievement for students who have not completed my year 11 course) and a strong interest in learning more advanced physics concepts (beyond the syllabus).

The classes covers HSC syllabus content (but at a faster pace), in addition to extension material to prepare for the US Physics Bowl and Australian Physics Olympiad exams in 2027 and 2028.

At what age can students begin classes?

• Students in year 9 in term 4 are welcome to enrol in the year 11 classes, as long as they are interested in learning physics and they have a very strong background in maths.
• Some students enjoy starting early and excel, but other students aren’t quite ready for physics and are better to wait until year 11 to begin. Parents are welcome to call me to discuss their child’s situation. If I have concerns about a younger student’s progress I will be in touch to discuss this with parents. I have seen students who started early and struggled, but who returned in year 11 and excelled. Starting early isn’t always best – it works well for some students but for others it is best to start in term 4 in year 10.
• From 2027 I will provide a 3 year program for students who start a year early. These students will attend the HSC (or HSC+Olympiad) classes in their second year (assuming they are ready to progress to HSC content), but I will provide differentiated revision and weekly exams which will continue to refine their understanding of year 11 syllabus content in addition to HSC content so that they are well-prepared for year 11 assessments. In the 3rd year the revision and exams will focus on perfecting students’ responses to HSC questions.
• In general, I will not enrol students who are in year 8 in term 4 into year 11 classes. The majority of students (even students towards the top of their year at selective schools) are not ready to do well at year 11 physics when they are in year 8/9.
• In exceptional circumstances some students are ready for physics by the end of year 8. I teach one or two students a year who benefit from extension at this age. Evidence of very high levels of achievement in maths and science (e.g. achievement at the highest level in JSO olympiad and/or maths comp results) and a strong desire to learn physics (on the part of the student) would be essential to enrol this early.

The maximum class size is 15. This allows me to spend time with each student individually during the lesson.

There may be times there are more students in a class, for example if there are students attending an alternate class to make up a missed lesson.

I am more than happy to discuss the physics involved in depth studies and assignments in a general way with my students to assist them in their understanding of the concepts and ideas involved, but will not provide written feedback on students’ drafts (i.e. tell them word-for-word what to write) or assistance that would contravene NESA’s “All my own work” policy. NESA has provided guidance on what is considered appropriate assistance from tutors here: NESA guidance on assistance from tutors. 

I hold a current working with children clearance (Check number: WWC0346784E). I can provide the extra information required for online verification upon parent request.

Students with medical conditions that they believe I should be aware of (in particular students with an action plan for allergies or asthma) can notify me of these using the space provided when they register.

Fathoming Physics is located in Baker Street in Carlingford, a couple of minutes walk from buses on Jenkins road, 10 minutes walk from Carlingford train station, as well as 10 minutes walk from local selective and comprehensive schools.