Curriculum

Homework

Homework Policy

STUDENT ORGANISERS

Each student will be issued with a Student Organiser in each Semester for 2000. This should contain each night's homework as well as planning dates and due dates for assignments, projects and tests.

SOME HINTS TO EFFECTIVELY USE STUDENT TIME

An organised routine is essential for success.

Routine must be suited to lifestyle and should include:-

• homework and study time (dependent upon year level)
• time for physical activities
• time for dinner and relaxation
• a reasonable waking and retiring hour
• time for part-time work commitments (generally students in Years 10 - 12)

A daily timetable is provided for the student in the Student Organiser/Homework Book to assist them to organise their routine.

HOMEWORK

Try to do homework in this order:

1. Do one easy subject first.
2. Do the difficult subjects next.
3. Finish all other homework.

Homework study sessions should consist of:-

1. Reading through the day's notes and re-doing
exercises completed in class to ensure understanding.
Make note of any problems and ask teachers for assistance.
2. Completing set homework.
3. Spending some time on assignments.
4. Extra study for tests.

If students organise themselves and effectively use homework times there will be no need to cram for examinations or to use relaxation time.

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP ...

Children, like adults, will ask for help with difficult problems. Many parents find it rewarding to share some homework problems, but they must resist the temptation to do it all for the child. Here are some suggestions about how much to help at home.

• Show interest in what your student is learning. Talk about it, ask questions.
• Provide a place and time for homework/study each night.
• Accentuate the positive. A child who is well thought of will often live up to expectations. Do not have unreal expectations. Many talents take time to appear.
• See that your student has sufficient sleep.
• Keep homework in perspective - as only one activity among others, including some physical.
• Don't pressure your child's teacher for the same kinds of homework you remember from your school days. Valuable learning can take place by experiences other than performing repeated textbook exercises.