The partnership book is an extension of the school programme and supports, enhances, and consolidates teaching and learning. It provides a positive link between home and school.
The class teacher:
outlines expectations, routines and suggested time requirements for home learning to students and parents at the start of the year
outlines and monitors the use of digital technology in home learning
sets home learning that reflects students’ individual needs and changing ages and stages, and reinforces teaching and learning
sets home learning that considers the key competencies of the New Zealand Curriculum:
managing self, relating to others, participating and contributing, thinking, and using language, symbols, and texts
monitors home learning and provides constructive feedback to students and parents
ensures students understand their home learning tasks and can work independently, where possible
communicates home learning concerns to parents.
Students:
are responsible for their own home learning
understand their home learning tasks and work as independently as possible.
Parents:
encourage and support their children
provide feedback to the child and the teacher
communicate withthe teacher if their child is unable to complete the home learning, or if family or other circumstances take priority.