Homework is set so students learn early habits of study. Homework teaches students to manage their time and provides opportunities to practice essential skills in literacy and numeracy. Home tasks usually reflect the learning and teaching conducted in a school week and students should be able to complete tasks independently in a reasonable amount of time.
Families can support students by providing a suitable environment and set time for study. We encourage families to support students' efforts but ask that you do not complete their homework for them. If your child is experiencing difficulties in completing homework, please contact their classroom teacher.
We encourage students to engage in:
- Years P - 2: 10 – 20 minutes on average per night
- Year 3 - 6: 20 – 30 minutes on average per night
Reading is an essential component of homework for all students. Formal homework will not be set for students in Prep; however, daily reading with your child is encouraged. For our younger students, it is important that parents get involved by reading books daily.
Research indicates that, in the early years, students need to read approximately 1600 words per week (of both familiar and unfamiliar words) to progress.
We encourage families to balance time spent completing homework with other tasks (such as outside school activities).