Homework policy
The following principles will be observed at Laddsworth School
- Homework will be a form of consolidation and revision.
- Nothing new will be expected of the pupils as a homework exercise.
- Homework will not form part of punishment, or writing out of lines. This will be done during detention time.
- Excessive amounts of homework will not be given. The times stipulated in brackets will serve as a guide.
- All research tasks will be undertaken in our media centre under staff supervision. Learners may be required to do illustrations, search for pictures, etc at home.
- Learners will be given plenty of time to research projects i.e. "due date" will be communicated to parents and learners alike, thus avoiding last minute rush to hand in work.
- Homework books must be signed by parent/guardian.
- Homework will only be given from Monday to Thursday.
- Every second Wednesday night, no set homework will be given, thus allowing a "family evening" - time for the family to do something together. From time to time pupils will be given time to report back on how this family time is spent.
- Parents are requested to encourage as much reading of library books and other good literature as is possible.
- Grade 1:
- Reading approx. 6 - 8 pages (10 - 15 mins)
- Supplementary reading is to be encouraged.
- Grade 2:
- Reading 6 - 8 pages
- 6 spelling words (20 mins)
- Supplementary reading is to encouraged
- Grade 3:
- Reading.
- Spelling.
- Tables / maths worksheet (30 mins)
- Grade 4:
- Reading.
- Spelling.
- Tables.
- Maths work sheets. (30 mins)
- Half an hour of extra reading is encouraged.
- Grade 5:
- Spelling (Eng and Afrik)
- Reading
- Maths worksheet. (30 mins)
- Grade 6 & 7:
- Maths
- Spelling (English and Afrikaans)
- Consolidation of classwork in all subjects/
- or completion of research started at school. (45 mins)
The times indicated will obviously vary from child to child. Some work quicker than others, so these times should only serve as a guide to parents.