Children have regular homework set by their class teachers. The amount of homework will vary from stage to stage.  In the early stages, Reading and Phonics homework is provided on a weekly basis. It is crucial that these aspects of homework are revised and consolidated regularly, to ensure that pupils have a firm grasp of this learning.  Other areas may be included, as and when appropriate e.g. Numeracy, Inter-Disciplinary Learning etc. In the junior and senior stages of the school, the amount of homework will increase. More independent research will be required at home, personal topics undertaken and also personal talks prepared.

All pupils have access to Glow, the first national intranet for education. This on – line resource fully supports a Curriculum for Excellence and provides access to various activities, which are suitable for all ages and levels of ability and which reinforce and consolidate concepts taught in class. We encourage pupils to regularly utilise this resource. Within Glow, children also have access to Sum Dog, IDL, Education City, the Virtual Classroom and other interactive I.C.T. programmes.  Class teachers regularly provide homework activities using these resources to reinforce concepts, previously taught in class.

Homework is a key aspect of home / school partnership. Homework is provided to reinforce work taught in class, to encourage independent learning in pupils and to enable parents and carers to keep a regular check on the progress of their child.  Parents and carers are therefore asked to work in partnership with the school, by encouraging good homework habits. We ask that homework is completed to a high standard and returned to school by the due date.

Children may also be asked to finish, at home, work which has not been completed in class. We ask that parents support the school, by ensuring any such work is completed. By working in partnership with school staff, parents can help ensure their child keeps abreast of the learning taking place in school.