Frequently Asked Questions
How should I approach my child's homework?
Juniors will bring home reading and/or spelling Monday to Thursday. All work that comes home has been taught at school and just needs practice and reinforcement at home. Find a quiet 10 minutes with no outside distractions e.g. TV, and read with your children each night.
Be supportive and free with praise for all attempts. They won’t always get it right!
As the child progresses through the school, homework will become an independent activity. At this stage please refrain from doing your child’s homework for them. The teachers don’t want to know what you, the parent, can do, they’re interested in the grasp your child has on the work/concepts in question.
At all levels in the school homework is an integral part of the school programme and is intended to develop good work habits. However, if you object to your child being required to do homework, please advise your child's teacher in writing.
