HOMEWORK POLICY

Rationale

Homework is to encourage, maintain, practise, and extend the learning previously introduced and used at school. It is an opportunity for parents / caregivers to work supportively with their children to establish good work habits beyond the classroom.

Purposes

1. To reinforce previously learned concepts.
2. To develop study habits and organisational skills.
3. To develop independence in children's own learning and research skills.
4. To further links between home and school.

Guidelines

1. Religious Education will be part of homework for children in all areas of the school.
2. Daily reading at home will be encouraged in all classes. In the junior school, homework will be mainly reading to or by the child.
3. As children progress, homework tasks will include spelling, basic mathematical      facts, personal reading and activities from other curriculum areas.
4. All children will have homework from Monday to Thursday.
5. It is the teachers' responsibility to set homework and provide children with feedback

The supervision of homework is the responsibility of parents and caregivers.

Conclusion

Through regular homework practice, in a supportive home environment, children can develop good work habits. We encourage parents / caregivers to support this practice.

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