PARENT'S HANDBOOK 2011-12 - Sunbury Manor School

Mr Lee IrvineMrs Penny JonesMrs Margi LameyMr Oliver LashbrookMrs Ginny PipeMrs Fiona StevensStaff GovernorsMr Allan CottleMrs Debby JohnsonMr Luke NicolaouMs Carol FaganHeadteacherMrs Louise DuncanHOMEWORKAs a school we place enormous value on homework. This is because: It helps develop good work habits and study skills It develops the ability to work independently It allows students to consolidate and extend work begun with the teacher It helps to develop self-motivation and self-discipline For these reasons it has a vital part to play in helping to learn and in raising levels of achievement.Types of homework set might include: Reading Reviewing the work of the lessons that week Researching Learning the key words from the week Learning Preparation for controlled assessments in Years 10 & 11 Writing Practical workHow much homework?The following provides an approximate guide:Years 7 & 8Year 9Year 10Year 115/6 hours per week7 hours per week10 hours per week10 hours per weekThe vast majority of homework will be sent on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and parents cancheck on this by logging into Insight.8