Homework

Homework

The purpose of the Torrens Homework grid is to provide students with an opportunity to work independently, have conversations with others, teach someone else,  be part of the community, consolidate knowledge and understandings, transfer thinking and skills into other situations, demonstrate abilities in alternate ways and take on responsibilities ... and the list goes on. The Homework grid is in no way intended to be another layer of formalities, but rather a routine of establishing a school-life balance and developing your child's identity and well-being.

Grids contain four compulsory components -  Reading,  Jobs/Home Responsibilities, Physical Activity and Inquiry. 

Classes use the JARS acronym to help them organise these tasks:

J for Jobs or household responsibilities.

A is for Activities, with many of our students routinely participating in sporting clubs / lessons.

R stands for Reading, such a vital life skill. Both reading aloud and being read to are essential elements for children at this age.

 S refers to special inquiry within the class.

Each fortnight, students are expected to record evidence of their Homework. Evidence can be provided through tables, photos, videos, reflections and reviews. This can be done in a book, saved in their Homework Folder on Google Drive or on their iPortfolio Homework page.

Students are encouraged to tackle a variety of activities within a fortnight and rather than  remain continuously in a comfort zone, launch themselves into a learning pit - trying and experiencing new things and stretching their thinking.

Our first grid began in Week 3. It will be published digitally on the Torrens Google Classroom so that students can access regularly while routines are being established.