Statewide Policy Guidelines
Homework should be a purposeful learning experience and essentially should be viewed as an educational activity which arises from an interesting, stimulating and appropriate school experience, and which is seen by the child as deserving attention out of school hours.

There will be special circumstances associated with learning difficulties, forced absences and so on, where carefully designed homework activities planned in consultation with the parent and the child will be considered desirable if not essential, to the child's further growth and development.

Within the framework of this State Policy the following practices will apply at this school:
1. Homework should be seen to be a means of training and cultivating habits of self-direction, stimulating cultural and recreational interests, and the pursuit of natural aptitudes.
2. Homework should not be viewed by teachers, pupils and parents as a device for securing classroom discipline.
3. Punishment shall not be applied to children who fail to comply with set homework.
4. However, repeated failures to do homework may lead to teachers contacting parents.
5. No homework per se should be given on Friday unless the child wishes to inquire or complete research work.

Parents are encouraged to monitor and assist the child in homework activities. As a general guide:
• Pupils in K - 2 classes shall be given set homework at the teacher's discretion according to Grade level and the needs of the child.
• Pupils in the Junior School shall be restricted to not more than four nights per week, and it is suggested the time be limited to not more than half an hour per night.
• Pupils in the Senior grades should expect more than half an hour per night.

Each teacher at the school will set a class policy so parents are aware of school expectations and are able to be supportive.

The Parent’s Role
You as a parent can help greatly by showing your interest and giving a small amount of assistance.

1. See your child brings homework regularly (in a bag or case) and returns it the next day.
2. Help to provide a regular time and place where your child can work free from interruption (not in front of the T.V.).
3. Be available to hear reading and briefly test spelling and maths facts.
4. The homework should not be stressful.

More specific details for homework will be issued by teachers as is necessary.