Homework Guidelines

Expectations

As teachers who work with adolescents we understand the impact that homework can have on home life, particularly in those pressure times of the year around assessment times or for students who may be disengaged or struggling with a subject or skill. However, homework is an essential component of secondary school education.  The practice and discipline of Homework assists students in consolidating their knowledge, skill and understanding whilst developing more autonomy as learners, time management skills and organisation. 

To support your child with homework please assist them in developing a study timetable and a regular routine.  If they say they have no set homework encourage them to do some self initiated homework such as:

• Revision of previous learning
• Reading
• Practising Maths problems
• Watching the news
• Journal Writing
• Creative Writing
• Artwork

Students need a quiet space to study, away from digital and other distractions where they can focus on the task at hand. They should have a desk or place they can work in the home that is dedicated to study.  In busy households this is not always possible so our school library is open from 8:15am-4:30pm for those students who  prefer to study at school.  The senior centre is also open for Year 10-12 most days until 5pm.  We encourage students to use these facilities as there are always teachers around who can assist them.

In setting homework we follow the Department of Education guidelines regarding the amount to time students should be spending on homework.  These are as follows:

Year 7 and 8:  30-60 minutes per day

Year 9 and 10:  60-90 minutes per day

VCE:  Up to 3 hours per day including weekends.

If you have concerns about your child's homework, such as the amount or level of difficulty please contact the classroom teacher for that subject.