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From Mr Walsh: Head of Primary<br />
Dear Parents and Carers,<br />
The coming half term is going to be filled with festivals, events<br />
and celebrations. These events celebrate the traditions and diversity<br />
in our community and are an important way of helping our<br />
students to be internationally-minded. Something else that complements<br />
the curriculum is homework.<br />
Homework<br />
Homework can help students develop their understanding, but<br />
too much homework can be detrimental. At GIS in Primary the<br />
homework takes many forms, from reading with your child to individual<br />
online Maths’ tasks. The amount of homework gradually<br />
increases as the child moves through Primary. Much of the<br />
homework in the younger years is carried out together (for example<br />
reading or practising tricky words)<br />
Homework is not supposed to be a battle and parents are encouraged<br />
to speak with the class teacher if they are having any<br />
issues related to homework.<br />
General Guidelines<br />
Reception: 2 reading books per week are given to read and<br />
share with parents, carers or siblings. Tricky words & sound<br />
cards are also given out to learn but this is optional. Up to 60<br />
minutes per week.<br />
Year 1: Individual reading books are given out and the students<br />
are encouraged to read at home every day for about 15 minutes.<br />
Individual weekly spellings & spelling work is also given out when<br />
children are ready. Up to 60 minutes per week.<br />
MATHEMATICS’<br />
STUDENTS 3RD IN<br />
VIDEO CONTEST<br />
GIS did brilliantly in the recent<br />
FOBISIA Online Maths Challenge.<br />
A student-made GIS video created<br />
by Primary students came<br />
3rd out of 45 entries. In Secondary,<br />
there were three students<br />
(Amritha, Junseo and Aishu)<br />
who were awarded Platinum<br />
awards; this means they successfully<br />
completed the bronze,<br />
silver and gold challenge levels.<br />
Mr Turagaiviu, Head of Mathematics<br />
and ICT, said: “Well<br />
done to everyone - congratulations<br />
to all the students for participating<br />
on the individual challenges<br />
and those that worked<br />
on the team video challenges.”<br />
Year 2: Individual reading books are given out and the students<br />
are encouraged to read at home every day. Individual weekly<br />
spellings & spelling work is also given out when children ready.<br />
There are short optional online tasks. Thai students sometimes<br />
receive Thai homework. Up to 80 minutes per week.
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