Homework

Annandale Christian College takes a balanced view of this topic. Regular homework is seen as a valuable part of the learning process because it potentially:

• encourages positive communication between home and the College;
• fosters awareness of, and involvement in, your child’s learning;
• provides your child with the opportunity to share information, new skills or learning with you;
• contributes to the development of sound study habits;
• encourages students to work responsibly and independently; and
• extends the learning experiences that have begun at school using resources at home and in the community.

Suggested Daily Homework Times

Primary

• Junior (Prep – Year 2)  -  up to 20 minutes
• Middle (Years 3 – 5)  -  up to 30 minutes
• Senior (Year 6)  -  up to 45 minutes

Secondary

Secondary students should view homework as more than just the written work set each day. It includes:

• daily written work (needed for the next class);
• rehearsing oral presentations and / or music performances;
• long-term research and written work (to meet assignment deadlines);
• daily review of class notes (including working additional examples of topics or skills studied during the day);
• a wide reading program in a range of genres;
• keeping informed of current affairs and world events; and
• longer-term review (study) of essential basic learning and term content.