Homework Guidelines
After a long day at school, students are involved in a variety of activities which may include language instruction, tutorials, instrument lessons, sports and much more. Along with classroom instruction, participation in after-school activities is vital in the development of the whole child. Equally important is the opportunity for students to rest, play and spend quality time with friends and family. All of these factors assist students in developing independence, creativity and confidence.
Current educational research focuses on ensuring homework tasks are meaningful and connected to learning in the classroom. As such, it is the belief of Panyaden that homework should be purposeful and relevant to student learning while at the same time recognizing the importance of balance in the lives of students. Therefore, it is encouraged that homework is assigned only when absolutely necessary, with the underlying purpose that it extends student learning beyond the classroom.
In order to translate these beliefs into action, Panyaden secondary school has set in place the following guidelines in regards to homework:
Homework is given to support work, projects and research undertaken during the school day. It is connected to what is happening in the classroom and has a distinct purpose; it extends student learning beyond the classroom.
Some homework projects may be open-ended: a research assignment, an art project or a survey and may be completed over several nights.
Parental communication with students about their learning is strongly encouraged, however completion and submission of homework is the responsibility of the student.
Guidelines for Years 10 - 13
30 minutes per day per subject period taught that day.
Furthermore, it is recommended that students take the opportunity to read for pleasure each day, either independently or with an adult in their first or second language. A teacher may also choose to assign specific reading and/or writing tasks as part of homework.