Home Learning Expectations
At St Thomas school we realise that home learning can sometimes be a stressful time, and that actually many of our students lead somewhat busy lives, with sports and other activities outside of school.
Prof. John Hattie, in his extensive research about what has the greatest impact on student achievement, says “five to ten minutes has the same effect of one hour to two hours."
Prof. John Hattie, in his extensive research about what has the greatest impact on student achievement, says “five to ten minutes has the same effect of one hour to two hours."
What could it look like?
In the Junior School - Year 0-4
At this age we would expect students to be completing learning activities at home for approximately 15 minutes a day on at least 4 days through the week.
We believe that all learning should be positive and purposeful. If your child is struggling with their home learning, or very reluctant to do it, please feel free to talk to your child’s teacher for some ideas or suggestions.
Literacy
Children are encouraged to take a reading book home each day. Children can read through this book to someone in their family or on their own. These books are at a level where children can work out any tricky words on their own. As children become more independent readers and have success at higher levels, reading texts for homework decreases to once or twice a week.
Ways to enjoy reading together;
Additional Home Learning
Follow the learning links below for additional literacy and numeracy learning
We believe that all learning should be positive and purposeful. If your child is struggling with their home learning, or very reluctant to do it, please feel free to talk to your child’s teacher for some ideas or suggestions.
Literacy
Children are encouraged to take a reading book home each day. Children can read through this book to someone in their family or on their own. These books are at a level where children can work out any tricky words on their own. As children become more independent readers and have success at higher levels, reading texts for homework decreases to once or twice a week.
Ways to enjoy reading together;
- Read to a sibling
- Read to a toy
- Read to a pet
- Parent read to child
- Child read to parent
- Make up a story
- Read to yourself
- Read to a grandparent on Skype or video call
- Listen to an audiobook.
Additional Home Learning
Follow the learning links below for additional literacy and numeracy learning
In the Senior School - Year 5-8
We encourage students to be self managers at this stage.
We recommend using the links found on our Literacy and Numeracy pages
We recommend using the links found on our Literacy and Numeracy pages