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HOMEWORK

Homework is viewed as an extension of school activities and a means of reinforcing learning and developing and practicing independent study skills. It should be a posivite experience between parent and student, and is not compulsory.

Guidelines:

• Students in junior classes will bring home reading material most nights, and a log to record their reading shared at home.
• Students in year 3 to 8 may use a homework communication book/notebook and teachers explain their expectation in letters to parents at the beginning of the school year.
• Regular homework tasks include reading, spelling and maths basic facts. Homework involving topic and project work is spread over several days.
• It is recommended that time allocated to homework be limited to 30 minutes per day, or 2 hours per week. We believe children should have the opportunity to take part in a range of after school activities.
• Most of all homework should be an opportunity for families to share in the learning of their children and needs to be a positive and affirming experience.

NB Homework should be a positive experience for everyone concerned.