The Gracemere State School Homework Policy is aligned with the Department of Education Policy Statement: Homework.
Intent
The purpose of this Gracemere SS policy is to provide a shared understanding of the importance placed on the completion of homework by children and to provide guidelines for parents, staff and students for the expectations placed on children as learners so that a healthy life balance can be achieved.
Homework provides students with opportunities to consolidate their classroom learning, pattern behaviour for lifelong learning beyond the classroom and involve family members in their learning. The setting of homework at Gracemere SS takes into the account the need for students to have a balanced lifestyle, eg sufficient time for family, recreation, and community and cultural activities. Our students are also not disadvantaged as the tasks do not require computer or internet usage outside school.
Gracemere State School Homework Policy (PDF, 658 KB)