Middle School Homework

The pace of homework will increase in Secondary as children move through the school and parents can help with this by a weekly scrutiny of the iTunes U course assignments to ensure the work is done. As pupils approach external examinations they will be required to undertake regular, protracted periods of independent home study. Success in these examinations will be greatly influenced by the quality of home study undertaken. Additional practice in some subjects is available through the links on this website.

A more detailed homework booklet will be issued at the start of the academic year.

Homework Aims P7-S3

• To encourage parental awareness of the relevant levels and areas of A Curriculum for Excellence.
• To encourage pupils to be more aware of the purposes of homework and begin to take more responsibility for their own learning together with the development of organisational and study skills.
• To promote self-reliance and self-confidence and encourage the habit of independent learning.
• To widen the learning experience by encouraging pupils to use materials and sources of information not available in the classroom e.g. research topics/science activities etc.
• To work in partnership with parents to promote a shared responsibility.
  

Cedars School acknowledges the complexity and diversity of present day lifestyles and the wide spectrum of parenting and working arrangements which impact on the area of homework. Therefore, parents are encouraged to contact the school as early as possible to discuss any matters causing concern in this area or any area relating to their children.