HOMEWORK GUIDELINES/POLICY

New homework guidelines for Queensland state schools were released in July 2006 and aimed to assist children establish a balanced lifestyle that allows time for activities with family and friends.

In line with the guidelines, our school has reviewed our existing homework policy.

Purposes of Homework

· To encourage students to develop appropriate work and study habits

· To provide an extension, revision or completion of classroom work.

· To assist with communication to parents.

Time Allocations for Homework

For our younger students, it is important that parents become involved by reading books to them and encouraging them in a range of activities.

· Prep year- generally students will not be set formal homework

• Homework in Years 1,2, 3 could be up to - but generally not more than - an hour each week

For the older students, parents can help them balance the amount of time spent completing homework, watching television, playing sport and doing part-time work.

• Homework in Years 4 and 5 could be up to - but generally not more than - 2-3 hours each week
• Homework in Years 6 and 7 could be up to - but generally not more than - 3-4 hours each week

At Sunnybank Hills State School we also believe that:

· Homework should not be a source of tension and conflict within the family.

· Good communication between teachers, students and parents is also very important to ensure students reach their full potential.

· If a student has difficulty with the content of any homework parents are encouraged to inform the teacher of the problem.