Homework Policy
Prep - Year 2 Students
The RGLPS Homework Policy states that for Prep – Year Two students, homework will consist mainly of:
- Reading and reading activities with parents/carers, with parents/carers and by parents/carers.
- Simple extension tasks associated with classroom activities.
- Gathering of additional information or materials.
Homework will generally not take more than 30 minutes per day and will not be set on weekends or during holiday periods.
Year 3-6 Students
The RGLPS Homework Policy states that for students in Years Three – Six, homework will consist mainly of:
- Independent reading, on a daily basis, for a minimum of 15-20 min.
- Tasks such as continuation of classroom work, projects and assignments, essays and research.
- Gathering of additional information or materials.
Homework will generally take no more than 45 minutes per day and may be set during weekends and school holidays. As students’ progress through school toward Year 6, homework may increase in intensity and complexity to better enable transition towards Year 7.
Homework is a shared responsibility between leaders, teachers, students and parents/carers.
Homework Expectations
Responsibilities for students are:
● being aware of the expectations for homework
● taking responsibility for completing assigned homework tasks
● discussing homework expectations with their parents /carers
● completing homework within set time frames
● following up on comments made by teachers
● seeking assistance with parents/carers and teachers when difficulties arise
● organising their time to manage homework as well the time spent on homework and
recreational, family and cultural activities
Responsibilities for parents/carers are:
● ensuring there is a balance between the time spent on homework and recreational,
family and cultural activities
● being aware of class homework expectations and monitoring their child, particularly on
devices, as they complete set homework tasks
● talking to teachers about any concerns they have about the homework
● discussing homework with their child in their first language, if English is not the main
language spoken at home
● in dialogue, linking homework to:
- previous experiences the child and/or parent/carer may have had
- family culture(s), history(ies) and language(s)
- relevant services, clubs, associations and community.
● ensuring there is a quiet study area for their child to complete homework.