Homework Policy
Wadalba Community School Homework Policy
Homework is a valuable part of schooling; it allows for practising, extending and consolidating work done in the classroom. Homework provides training for students in planning and organising time, as well as developing a range of skills in identifying and using information resources. It establishes habits of study, concentration and self- discipline, which will serve students for the rest of their lives. Homework strengthens home-school links and reaffirms the role of parents and caregivers as partners in education. It provides parents and caregivers with insights into what is being taught in the classroom and the progress made by their children.
The Department of Education policy statement sets out requirements for schools in relation to the development of homework policies. The implementation section includes purposes and principles, main types of homework and expectations for parents and caregivers, teachers and students.