At the beginning of each year, at parent information sessions, teachers will outline the policy on homework regarding expectations, approximate length of time spent, signing etc. which fall into these general outlines. Parents are invited to support and complement school work by regularly sighting and signing homework books, activity grids and sheets.
Suggested limits:
Prep, Years 1, 2 |
Short reading and other activities only, no more than 10 minutes per night |
Years 3, 4 |
10 - 15 minutes per night |
Years 5, 6 |
20 - 30 minutes per night |
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As a general rule, homework is set on Monday to Thursday nights. If parents are concerned about the volume or time taken by their child to complete homework tasks, immediate contact should be made with the class teacher.