Homework is a critically important part of learning because:

• it enables students to strengthen their understanding of classwork;
• it is essential to meet assessment requirements and achieve high academic standards;
• it helps to develop life-long, independent work habits and skills in time management, research and study.

Homework is a partnership between college and home. Homework works best when parents and caregivers support students by ensuring that a time and place is available for homework, and that homework is done regularly. Parents and caregivers are urged to check that students are using their school diary for recording homework.

Our guidelines for homework are:

• Years 9-10 – 1 hour per day (about 5 hours per week); core subjects set an average of 20 minutes per lesson.
• Years 11-12 – 2 hours per day (about 10 hours per week); an average of 25-30 minutes per lesson.
• Year 13 – 2.5-3 hours per day (12-15 hours per week).