At St. John Paul II, we place great importance on the value of homework.  This not only consolidates what learning is taking place in the classroom, but it gives Parents/Carers an insight into their child’s learning.  Our Teachers are keen to prepare homework for children and would want to encourage the completion of homework in a positive way.  However, we know that homework is not for everyone.

As with last year, we are asking parents/carers to indicate if they DO NOT want their child to be given homework.  Many families do not return homework and this can be for a number of valid reasons.  If you DO NOT want your  child to receive homework, please click on the link below and let us know.  Please note that, if your child is involved in First Confession, First Communion or Confirmation, their workbook will still come home and the expectation is that Parents/Carers will do this as part of the child’s preparation.  This is not considered homework!

If you opt out:

• We will not waste resources by sending them home never to be used or seen again!
• We will not ask your child to submit homework with the rest of the class.
• The teacher will not prepare things for children which will not be used.

HOWEVER – if you DO want your child to receive homework, please ensure that it is completed and handed in on time!  There is a very poor return rate for homework across all stages and this is from those who have chosen to receive homework for their child.  Last year, around 20% of those who said they wanted homework sent it back regularly!

If you do not complete the form using the link below, we will presume that you DO want homework for your child and we will be closely monitoring the completion and return of homework.

PLEASE COMPLETE BY MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Click HERE to opt out of homework.