DEVELOP A PERSONALISED, FLUENT AND PROFESSIONAL HANDWRITING STYLE

Mastering Sophisticated Writing for High School and Beyond
The Targeting Handwriting NSW Year 6 Student Book by Tony Butcher is the final stage in the primary handwriting journey. As students prepare for the transition to secondary school, the focus shifts toward developing a personal style that is both rapid and highly legible. This workbook provides the tools for students to refine their script for real-world applications while remaining firmly aligned with NSW syllabus outcomes. This book helps students:

• Refine a Personal Style: Explore alternative letter shapes and joins that allow students to develop a mature, individualised hand without compromising on clarity.
• Master Real-World Applications: Gain practical experience in essential life skills, including developing a secure personal signature and mastering efficient techniques for note-taking.
• Optimise Writing Speed: Focused practise on fluency ensures students can maintain a legible script even under the pressure of timed assessments and high-school workloads.
• Consolidate Through Repetition: Teaching pages feature dual sets of copying lines to provide ample opportunity for reinforcement and extra practise of complex joins.

With an emphasis on writing as a vital form of communication, this Year 6 edition ensures that every student leaves primary school as a competent, confident, and fluent writer.

This Year 6 edition features:

• Calligraphy Section: An engaging introduction to the art of beautiful writing, allowing students to apply their skills to creative and formal projects.
• Note-Taking Tips: Strategic advice on how to use handwriting as a functional tool for capturing information quickly and clearly.
• Advanced Fluency Focus: Structured exercises designed to balance the need for speed with the necessity of legibility for a variety of audiences.
• Syllabus-Linked Content: A clear and professional approach that comprehensively covers the final stage of the NSW primary handwriting curriculum.

The Targeting Handwriting series is Australia’s most trusted handwriting resource, providing the ultimate foundation for students to communicate with style and precision.