The following school policy exists:

Purpose
Regular homework is an important part of the learning process as well as being a contributor to the development of sound study habits.Homework is most effective when it:

• gives children a chance to consolidate what they have learnt at school;
• allows for the fact that children learn and work at different rates and have different needs;
• increases a child's confidence and enjoyment in learning;
• gives parents opportunities to relate to children in a positive, supportive way;
• develops productive, long-term habits of learning and planning;
• provides an avenue for communication between teachers and parents.

• the learning and mastery of facts in most subject areas;
• the use of appropriate skills;
• the completion of tasks commenced at school;
• projects (both short term and long term) with clearly defined guidelines

2. Under normal circumstances, it is expected that homework will be set for 4 nights per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The following maximum times are recommended: Year 1 - 10 minutes
Year 2 - 15 minutes
Year 3 - 20 minutes
Year 4 - 20 minutes
Year 5 - 30 minutes
Year 6 - 30 minutes
Year 7 - 45 minutes

Practical Hints for Parents

• Make homework a pleasant experience by providin an attractive and quiet work area where there is a desk and adequate lighting.
• Try to establish a predictable routine. Expect that homework should be done at the same time each day.
• Encourage children to work reasonably quickly and efficiently. Don't let children work beyond the maximum time limits.
• If assisting, keep your explanations simple and practical. Where possible, express approval and satisfaction.
• If a task cannot be satisfactorily completed in the set time, stop your child working, sign the homework book and make contact with your child's teacher.
• Monitor projects so that they are not left until the due date.