The following are broad recommendations about the amount of time pupils should spend on homework each evening:

(National Homework Policy 2018)

Kindergarten

No homework should be assigned although Kindergarten Educators may provide and recommend resources to support families in early learning activities (playing, talking and reading together). It is important to consider that parental involvement increases pupil achievement. Parents can be involved by reading with their children and involving their children in sports and cultural activities.

Years 1 and 2

At this level reading to and/or with children on a daily basis increases student achievement. By end of year 2 the amount of homework should not exceed more than 20 minutes per day.

Year 3

By year 3, the amount of homework should not exceed more than 30 minutes per day.
 
Failure to complete homework

Failure to complete homework on a regular basis could result in at least one of the following:

• Letter to parent/guardian
• Parent/pupil/teacher meeting
• Referral to Assistant Head/Head of School

When a child is sick, homework will be given to the pupil when he/she returns to school. In the case of a long absence, further discussions will be held with the parents, teachers and school administration.