Homework

It is our school policy to offer homework from P1 – P7. Guidelines for parents are issued along with an explanatory leaflet prepared by the Parent Council.
The success of homework is related to the quality rather than the quantity of set assignments. The most appropriate homework reflects the diversity and extends the value of the best practice found in the classroom.

 

 The Amount of Homework

It is not possible or desirable to set prescribed limits. Much depends on the progress of the class and the individual. Homework is normally issued on Monday – Thursday evenings. Occasionally a teacher may feel it is beneficial to the child to have homework at the weekends. It is left to the teacher to use his/her professional judgement. The following is simply a rough guide to what on average is expected.

P1 – P2 10 – 15 minutes

P3 – P5 20 – 30 minutes

P6 – P7 30 – 40 minutes

 

For more information and guidance about your child’s Literacy learning, please click on the links below to download the relevant leaflets:

• Parents P1-3 Phonics Leaflet

• Parents P1-3 Reading and Writing Leaflet

• Parents P1-3 Spelling 2

• Parents P4-5 Phonics and Spelling

• Parents P4-7 Reading Leaflet

• Parents P6-7 Phonics and Spelling