Corpus Christi School Newsletter 

Learning and Teaching

Revisiting Homework at Corpus Christi School

 

As it is the start of a new semester, it is timely to revisit our school’s homework policy. 

 

Why homework?

Homework gives your child a chance to:

  • work through the things they have learnt at school
  • strengthen their long-term understanding of the topic or activity
  • develop study skills that they will use for the rest of their life.

Homework is also a chance for you to get involved and help your child’s learning.

 

Encourage a homework routine

If you can, help your child to do their homework at the same time every day. Some children concentrate better in the mornings. Some are better in the afternoons. Choose a time that works best for your child. Having a regular homework time will set your child up with good study habits. This will help them throughout school and beyond.

 

Our homework policy

At Corpus Christi School, there will be no formal homework set for students in Years Prep-2.   However, it is expected that families engage in daily reading:

  •   Read by the child
  •   Read with the child
  •   Read to the child

Suggested time: Average 10-15 minutes reading time per night.

 

Formal homework will be assigned to all children in Years 3-6.

 

Homework will be assigned at the beginning of a week with the due date and the required completion format clearly communicated to children and parents.

 

Homework will be time based, not task based. Children will be required to complete what they can in a specified amount of time for each task, which will be made clear on the assigned homework. Tasks are based on what the students have been learning at school. 

 

The duration for homework activities at Corpus Christi is:

Years 3/4

  • Homework Assignments: Approximately 60-80 minutes per week

  • Reading: Average 15 minutes of reading per day

 Years 5/6

  • Homework Assignments: Approximately 100-120 minutes per week

  • Reading: Average 20 minutes of reading per day

In Years 3 - 6, Homework is posted in the community or classes Google Classroom. Students then complete the assigned work in their homework book. 

Examples of homework in Year 3/4 and Year 5/6

 

Deborah Courtney

(Director of Learning and Teaching)