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Homework Policy - St. Peters College

Homework Policy

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1. Relationship to School Mission/Aims:

Homework forms an essential part of effective pupil learning and, therefore, it should be

given serious consideration by pupils, parents and teachers alike. Homework may take many

forms of learning, studying/revision as well as written work and associated tasks. Díochas

(diligence and commitment towards learning & teaching) encourages us to use homework as

an essential part of our teaching and learning.

2. Rationale:

It is our policy to give homework. The reasons homework is given:

a. Homework is a re-enforcement of the work done in class. It provides an assessment

for both students and teachers as to whether or not and how well the work has been

understood.

b. It helps students to identify areas of difficulty which may require further clarification.

c. It affords students the opportunity to work on their own and take responsibility for

their learning. It promotes the concept of self-directed learning.

d. It forms a crucial part of exam preparation and performance.

3. St. Peter’s College Homework Policy Content:

In School:

Students should record all their homework, oral, written and revision, in their homework

journal (1

to 4

years inclusive) or Student Yearbook and Career Directory (5

and 6

years)

Teachers will be vigilant to avoid overloading of homework assignments.

If students miss a class for Extra-Curricular activities, it is their responsibility to get any

assigned homework from another student in the relevant class and complete it for the

following class in that subject.

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Homework Policy - St. Peters College