Homework

 

At Lumen Christi Catholic College student achievement is promoted in a supportive and positive environment. Homework is a large factor in holistic learning involving both school and home in partnership. Students, staff and parents share goals for achieving ongoing success in learning. Homework is part of this and includes out-of -school tasks assigned to preview, review and extend classroom work. At Lumen Christi Catholic College, teachers assign homework to reinforce the lessons taught in the classroom, stimulate further interest in the topics taught, and develop independent study skills.

College Procedures for Homework

Homework is assigned by the class teacher during the lesson.  Students note the homework task and the due date in their student diary.  When collecting, checking or correcting homework, a note is made by the teacher in the student’s diary if the task has not been attempted.  This is expected to be sighted and signed by a Parent and shown to the teacher during the following class.

For homework to be effective, it needs to become part of the student’s out-of school routine. Time should be devoted regularly to each Key Learning Area according to a study schedule. The amount of time needed increases as the student progresses through the school.  Individual students need to allocate differing amounts of time according to requirements and interest.

Suggested daily allocations for homework

Kindergarten

10 to 20 minutes

Year 1 and 2

30 minutes

Year 3 and 4

30 to 45 minutes

Year 5 and 6

45 minutes to 1 hour

Year 7 and 8

1 to 1.5 hours

Year 9 and 10

1.5 to 2 hours

Year 11 and 12

2 hours plus

 

All students in Primary School are expected to read every day and record their reading in their diaries (Years 3 to  6) or in their Home Reading Record Book. (Kindergarten to Year 2).