HOMEWORK

We believe homework has value in developing important skills in the students – the ability to study alone; to plan and concentrate; to accept personal responsibility; to achieve personal goals; to be self-motivated.

OBJECTIVES

To guide children's learning by setting homework tasks at the correct level of difficulty which will enable them to be completed confidently and within a reasonable time limit.

To educate parents in the role they play in what is basically a pupil-teacher contract.

GUIDELINES

Homework from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be given at the teacher’s discretion. As a guideline the following times for Homework are suggested:

Kindergarten-Year 2:  10 - 15 minutes; Year 3 & Year 4: 15 - 20 minutes: 

Year 5 & Year 6:  30 - 45 minutes.

In addition, a period of reading is desirable and strongly recommended.

A letter of explanation is required for homework not completed.  e.g. sickness or a special family activity.  If Homework is not completed on a regular basis the parents will be contacted to discuss a solution to the problem.

Above all if homework is creating a problem for your child, please contact your child’s class teacher.