Home Learning
At Knapdale School we do not set homework. There is a lot of research around that discuss positive and negatives around homework, however we have decided not to go down that path.
At Knapdale School we do not set homework. There is a lot of research around that discuss positive and negatives around homework, however we have decided not to go down that path.
We do encourage our students to:
read each night
learn their basic facts
go out and learn some new skills - like playing a sport or playing an instrument or doing dance - something that they LOVE! This practices building relationships and friendships and social skills.
We do have some Homework Challenges for the Matai and Rimu classrooms that students can opt in to if they choose. They are attached under here. The Kowhai learners have a focus on developing a love and enjoyment of words and numbers!
Some other ideas are on this Ministry of Education page:
Matrix Tasks.pdf
Part 1
Part 1
Some ideas that you are welcome to use with your children at home.
Other Ideas to support home learning.pdf
Part 2
Part 2
Some more ideas that you are welcome to use with your children at home.