Homework Policy

• Homework to be based on reinforcement of the day's work.

 

• Establish a routine, i.e., content of work.

 

• Children receive homework Monday to Thursday night (inclusive).

 

• No homework at weekends (unless one chooses to use is as a disciplinary measure).

 

• Children from 1st class up must have a homework journal.

 

• Homework to be signed nightly by parent/guardian.

 

• Time homework: Children from 3rd to 6th class - time homework nightly.

 

• Homework for children with specific learning needs is differentiated by the class teacher.

 

• Teacher may wish to specify a maximum time spent on homework for children with specific difficulties.

 

• Teachers to co-ordinate with resource/learning support teachers regarding homework given to their class.

 

 

Homework 'OFF'

 

• Homework off for Religious Exam.

 

• No Homework on Friday

 

• The children may receive 'homework off' in the lead up to the school holidays at the teacher's discretion.

 

• One piece of written homework off on Monday for class group who win best line the previous week.

 

• No homework on the day before school tour.