Foundation Club — Reading
Structured weekly reading sessions for Year 1-2 students in Ashburton, building phonics awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension through engaging, teacher-led online classes.
Give your Year 1-2 child the literacy head start they deserve with the FunFox Foundation Club. Available to Ashburton families online via Zoom, this program combines structured reading and writing instruction with small group sessions of just 3-6 students. Taught by qualified educators using the FunFox Way, children build the confidence and skills to thrive from the very start of their schooling journey.
The Foundation Club delivers structured, engaging reading and writing support for Years 1-2 students in Ashburton through live online classes.
Structured weekly reading sessions for Year 1-2 students in Ashburton, building phonics awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension through engaging, teacher-led online classes.
Weekly writing practice for Years 1 and 2, helping young learners in Ashburton develop sentence structure, spelling, and creative expression in a supportive small-group environment.
Live 1-hour weekly Zoom classes with groups of just 3-6 students, ensuring every Ashburton child receives meaningful attention and personalised feedback from their FunFox teacher.
Teachers review independent worksheets and provide detailed written feedback via Seesaw, keeping Ashburton parents informed and students on track between live sessions.
Programmes run across 3-month terms at $165 per month, with a one-time $80 registration fee — delivering consistent, progressive literacy development for Years 1-2.
Every Foundation Club lesson is designed to complement what Year 1 and Year 2 children are learning in their Ashburton classrooms, reinforcing key literacy milestones at each stage.
The FunFox Foundation Club gives Ashburton children in Years 1 and 2 a structured, engaging start to reading and writing. Through 1-hour weekly live classes on Zoom in groups of just 3-6 students, children build core literacy skills — phonics, comprehension, sentence structure, and creative writing — under the guidance of teachers trained in the FunFox Way. At $165 per month for a 3-month term (plus a one-time $80 registration fee), the Foundation Club is an accessible, proven program that sets young learners up for lasting success.
Hear from Ashburton parents whose Year 1-2 children have built confidence and strong literacy skills with the FunFox Foundation Club.
"We have enrolled our younger daughter as well and along her educational journey it was the easiest decision for us as parents. As we have already witnessed the tremendous learning curve for our elder daughter who's part of the program for 5 yrs now. Seeing both our daughters being part..."
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers :)"
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"My daughter has an excellent use of vocabulary and her writing skills have improved so much .Thanks to Amreen"
"Appreciate the individualised support and the effort put in by the team . My daughter enjoys the sessions and looks forward to attending them"
"Fun fox learning experience has been fantastic for my boys Dedicated team working with your children"
"Funfox program has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter, Minal. I am so so happy with the learning process. Love it"
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers:)"
"I find them very professional. The activities which they conduct during the classes are very interactive. It helps my kid to grow and develop her writing skills."
"Great experience with funfox. My daughter has been with them for last 2 years. It has been such a helpful program to improve their reading and writing. Would definitely recommend."
"Great learning experience and builds confidence to shine through and articulate thoughts and express them clearly"
"Love the experience…so friendly and engaging!!"
"Truly an inspiring program for young leaders of tomorrow. This program has helped my daughter shine into the bright star she is in the most nurturing and positive way. Teachers are caring. Knowledgeable. And passionate."
"My daughter has had a great learning experience. She has been part of the program for almost two years and it has greatly contributed to her reading and writing skills. She not only developed keen interest in reading but it has also helped her take more interest in learning in..."
"We have enrolled our younger daughter as well and along her educational journey it was the easiest decision for us as parents. As we have already witnessed the tremendous learning curve for our elder daughter who's part of the program for 5 yrs now. Seeing both our daughters being part..."
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers :)"
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"My daughter has an excellent use of vocabulary and her writing skills have improved so much .Thanks to Amreen"
"Appreciate the individualised support and the effort put in by the team . My daughter enjoys the sessions and looks forward to attending them"
"Fun fox learning experience has been fantastic for my boys Dedicated team working with your children"
"Funfox program has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter, Minal. I am so so happy with the learning process. Love it"
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers:)"
"I find them very professional. The activities which they conduct during the classes are very interactive. It helps my kid to grow and develop her writing skills."
"Great experience with funfox. My daughter has been with them for last 2 years. It has been such a helpful program to improve their reading and writing. Would definitely recommend."
"Great learning experience and builds confidence to shine through and articulate thoughts and express them clearly"
"Love the experience…so friendly and engaging!!"
"Truly an inspiring program for young leaders of tomorrow. This program has helped my daughter shine into the bright star she is in the most nurturing and positive way. Teachers are caring. Knowledgeable. And passionate."
"My daughter has had a great learning experience. She has been part of the program for almost two years and it has greatly contributed to her reading and writing skills. She not only developed keen interest in reading but it has also helped her take more interest in learning in..."
"We have enrolled our younger daughter as well and along her educational journey it was the easiest decision for us as parents. As we have already witnessed the tremendous learning curve for our elder daughter who's part of the program for 5 yrs now. Seeing both our daughters being part..."
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers :)"
"Funfox is the best learning experience in my children's life. I want to say thanks to the amazing funfox team and special thanks to Ambreen for giving her best to her students. My son is now best at his spellings and writing in his class. I wish team funfox and..."
"My daughter has an excellent use of vocabulary and her writing skills have improved so much .Thanks to Amreen"
"Appreciate the individualised support and the effort put in by the team . My daughter enjoys the sessions and looks forward to attending them"
"Fun fox learning experience has been fantastic for my boys Dedicated team working with your children"
"Funfox program has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter, Minal. I am so so happy with the learning process. Love it"
"Amazing program! Enrolled my 6 years old daughter, she is thoroughly enjoying the teaching lesson. Interactive and friendly classes! Kind teachers:)"
"I find them very professional. The activities which they conduct during the classes are very interactive. It helps my kid to grow and develop her writing skills."
"Great experience with funfox. My daughter has been with them for last 2 years. It has been such a helpful program to improve their reading and writing. Would definitely recommend."
"Great learning experience and builds confidence to shine through and articulate thoughts and express them clearly"
"Love the experience…so friendly and engaging!!"
"Truly an inspiring program for young leaders of tomorrow. This program has helped my daughter shine into the bright star she is in the most nurturing and positive way. Teachers are caring. Knowledgeable. And passionate."
"My daughter has had a great learning experience. She has been part of the program for almost two years and it has greatly contributed to her reading and writing skills. She not only developed keen interest in reading but it has also helped her take more interest in learning in..."
We go beyond tutoring — we build confident, capable readers and writers through an approach that is proven, personal, and purposeful.
All teachers are trained in the FunFox Way, ensuring consistent, high-quality reading and writing instruction for every Year 1-2 student.
The Foundation Club is fully aligned to the Australian curriculum, so Ashburton children progress in step with their school year expectations.
Our online model means Ashburton families access expert literacy tuition via Zoom — no travel required, full flexibility for busy families.
With a maximum of 6 students per class, every child receives individual attention, feedback, and the space to grow at their own pace.
Passionate educators dedicated to building confident readers and writers from Year 1.
Founder
Ambreen founded FunFox Program in 2020, driven by over 20 years of experience as an educator and inspired by her own mother's belief that learning should blend structure, creativity, challenge, and encouragement. She created FunFox to provide children with the essential reading and writing support often missing from mainstream schooling — building the curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills that carry students through high school and beyond. Under her leadership, FunFox has grown to serve over 1,500 students across more than five countries, becoming a trusted choice for families throughout Brisbane and across Australia.
Teaching & Curriculum Advisory
Nazneen plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational quality of FunFox's programs as part of the Teaching and Curriculum Advisory team. She works to ensure that every lesson, worksheet, and learning sequence is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of primary school students and align with the Australian curriculum. Her expertise helps guide the structure of both the Readers Club and Writers Club, ensuring that children are consistently challenged, supported, and engaged. Nazneen's commitment to high standards means Brisbane families can trust that FunFox delivers genuinely impactful, age-appropriate learning experiences in every session.
Teaching & Curriculum
Amna is a valued member of FunFox's Teaching and Curriculum team, contributing her expertise to the design and delivery of engaging literacy programs for primary school students. She brings enthusiasm and educational rigour to every class, helping children in Brisbane and beyond develop stronger reading and writing skills within a supportive, small-group environment. Amna is trained in the FunFox Way, meaning her approach consistently blends structured learning with creative exploration — giving each student the confidence to express themselves and succeed in their schooling journey.
Teaching
Mariam is a dedicated FunFox teacher who brings warmth, skill, and creative energy to her live online sessions. Trained in the FunFox Way, she excels at keeping young learners engaged and motivated throughout every lesson. Whether guiding students through the nuances of reading comprehension or helping them craft imaginative written pieces, Mariam's teaching style fosters genuine confidence and a love of learning. Her ability to connect with children from Brisbane and across Australia in a virtual classroom setting makes her an invaluable part of the FunFox teaching team.
Teaching
Bradley is an enthusiastic member of the FunFox teaching team, bringing a dynamic and encouraging presence to every online class. Trained in the FunFox Way, he creates a positive, engaging atmosphere where primary school students feel safe to take creative risks and explore their ideas on paper. Bradley is particularly skilled at motivating reluctant writers and readers, turning apprehension into genuine enthusiasm. For Brisbane families looking for a tutor who connects with children and makes sessions genuinely enjoyable, Bradley exemplifies everything FunFox stands for.
Teaching
Eman is a skilled and empathetic FunFox teacher who brings warmth and expertise to her online classes. With a thorough understanding of the FunFox curriculum, she guides students through reading comprehension, creative writing, and foundational literacy with patience and creativity. Eman is particularly adept at identifying where individual students need support and adapting her approach mid-session to ensure no child is left behind. Her dedication to personalised, encouraging teaching reflects the core values of the FunFox Program — that every child deserves to feel capable, seen, and celebrated in their learning journey.
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The Foundation Club is designed for students in Years 1 and 2, typically aged 6–8. It builds reading and writing skills through structured, creative weekly classes in a small online group setting.
Our friendly team is ready to help you find out if the Foundation Club is right for your child.
Rated 5 stars from 81 verified parent reviews
Programs aligned to the Australian national curriculum standards
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Fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to help you enrol your Ashburton child in the Foundation Club.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +61 406 485 309. You can also send us a quick email at careers.excelencia.learning@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +61 406 485 309. You can also send us a quick email at careers.excelencia.learning@gmail.com.