Homework benefits students by complementing classroom learning, fostering good study habits, and providing an opportunity for students to be responsible for their own learning.

• Classroom teachers will set homework appropriate to each child’s skill level and age

• Each set task must be purposeful, meaningful, and relevant to the current classroom curriculum

Early Years (Prep - Year 3)

Homework tasks are designed to be completed under parent supervision and will generally not exceed 15 minutes. Homework will consist of:

• Daily reading activities from a fluency folder to be completed with parents

• Systemic learning of sounds, words, spellings, and number facts

• Simple tasks associated with classroom activities

• Gathering of additional information or materials

Middle- Upper Primary (Years 4-6)

Homework will generally not exceed 30 minutes and may include the use of their laptop. Homework will consist of:

• Reading to and with parents or independent reading on a daily basis

• Gathering of additional information or materials

• Drill and practice - number facts and mathematical concepts

• Reading and response tasks

• Word study

• Research tasks