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    Homework at Saint George Catholic College

    Homework is an essential part of the learning process. We look for parental support in helping to make sure that homework and assignments are completed when required, in addition to the 30 minutes to one hour of reading or revision per week which is expected of all pupils.

    Homework is important because it:

    • helps to consolidate and extend what is learnt in the classroom

    • helps teachers to assess students’ learning

    • develops individual learning responsibility

    • develops research and revision skills

    • prepares students for GCSE study

    At both Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8) and Key Stage 4 (Years 9–11), your child should expect homework at least twice a half-term and to a maximum of once a week for most subjects. Tasks will vary according to subject and year group. Some teachers share this on MS Teams, although please be aware, this is not for all subjects. All students are expected to record their homework in their planner.

    You can help your child with their homework by providing them with a reasonable place where they can work, or by encouraging them to make use of the school’s resources. You can also help by checking that homework is recorded in your child’s planner and encouraging them to meet homework deadlines.

    We want to work with all our families to ensure that parents have a more detailed understanding of our requirements regarding homework: how often it is set and where it is set. We aim to empower our parents with information that enables you to support your son/daughter with home learning to support their progress in school and to meet deadlines.

    The tables below give an overview of each year group, detailing each homework task, how often it is set, and whether it is online or written in the students' planner. Different subjects set homework online using MS Teams or online platforms such as Maths Genie, Kerboodle, and Seneca Learning. For us, it is important to maximise each student's progress, and we need the flexibility to set up home-learning tasks that are both online and in students' planners.

    Support for Homework

    Homework Club for all years is open every day of the week. At lunchtimes, this is in Room 11 (ICT Room), and after school (Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) in Trinity, our inclusion centre. Homework clubs are led by our staff if students would like support.

    Year 7 Phased Introduction to Homework

    St George is adopting a phased introduction to homework in Year 7. This approach is designed to support students as they settle into life at their new secondary school, while also developing their independent learning and organisational skills.

    • September: English, RE, Geography, History and Creative Arts

    • October: Maths & Science

    • November: Languages and Computer Science

    Homework is not set for Performing Arts or PE in Years 7 and 8; however, students are encouraged to participate in the many lunchtime and after-school clubs on offer to further develop their skills in these subjects.

    Homework Information and Frequency Table

    Year 7

    Subject How often? Where is my homework set?
    Religious Education Once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task from our Prepare/Consolidate/Deepen sheet and the students record set homework in their planners. Students will receive feedback on one of their homework tasks in the form of an effort grade (from 1-5) from the teacher, with the other being peer-assessed with the preface "HW" to signal that it is homework.
    English Twice per half-term All homework instructions are given on paper and set as assignment on MS Teams on their class page. One creative project style every term. Teacher may set additional tasks as they see appropriate.
    Maths Once per fortnight (Aut. term)
    Once per week (Spr./Sum. term)    		 Teacher sets homework on MyMaths, MathsWatch or Pinpoint. These are websites that students have passwords for in their planner and homework books.
    Science Once per fortnight (Aut. term)
    Once per week (Spr./Sum. term)    		 Set by teacher online using either Kerboodle or Seneca, or another task may be set (e.g. pre-unit quiz, making a model cell, revision). Details will be put on MS Teams.
    Geography Once per half-term (Aut. term)
    Twice per half-term (Spr./Sum. term)    		 Homework is set in planners, and teachers may post the task on MS Teams as a reminder. Homework tasks may be a variety of tasks from worksheets, revision sheets in Geography books as well as using online platforms such as BBC Bitesize and Seneca. Teacher will mark, date and give a HW effort grade and a formative target on homework produced in books.
    History Once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task (Prepare/Consolidate/Deepen) based on the current, or upcoming, topic that they are studying. This is set in student planners and resources are on MS Teams. The teacher marks homework based on the success criteria provided when the homework is set.
    Spanish / French (Languages) Twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is encouraged that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Computer Science Twice per half-term For Years 7, 8 and 9, homework is set in planners and on MS Teams depending on the task. Homework activities include routine coursework, common activities and revision for tests.
    Design & Technology Once per half-term Homework is given in class during lesson time and set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    Food Technology Once per half-term Homework is given in class during lesson time and set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    GCSE Physical Education N/A No homework is set at KS3.
    Music N/A Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources). No homework is set at KS3.
    Art Once per half-term Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Drama N/A No homework is set at KS3.
    Dance N/A No homework is set at KS3.

    Year 8

    Subject How often? Where is my homework set?
    Religious Education Two tasks set across a half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task from our Prepare / Consolidate / Deepen sheet and the students record set homework in their planners. Students will receive feedback on one of their homework tasks in the form of an effort grade (from 1-5) from the teacher, with the other being peer-assessed with the preface 'HW' to signal that it is homework.
    English One creative project style every term All homework instructions are given on paper and assignment is added on MS Teams on their class page. One creative project style every term. Teacher may set additional tasks as they see appropriate.
    Maths Weekly Teacher sets homework on MyMaths, MathsWatch or Pinpoint. These are websites that students have passwords for in their planner and homework books.
    Science Once a week Set by teacher online using either Kerboodle or Seneca, or another task may be set (e.g. pre-unit quiz, making a model cell, revision). Details will be put on MS Teams.
    Geography Minimum of twice per unit Homework is set in planners, and teachers may post the task on MS Teams as a reminder. Homework tasks may be a variety of tasks from worksheets, revision sheets in Geography books as well as using online platforms such as BBC Bitesize and Seneca. Teacher will mark, date and give a HW effort grade and a formative target on homework produced in books.
    History Once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task (Prepare / Consolidate / Deepen) based on the current, or upcoming, topic that they are studying. This is set in student planners and resources are on MS Teams. The teacher marks homework based on the success criteria provided when the homework is set.
    French / Spanish Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is encouraged that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Computer Science Twice per half-term For Years 7, 8 and 9, homework is set in planners and on MS Teams depending on the task. Homework activities include routine coursework, common activities and revision for tests.
    Design & Technology Once a half-term Homework is given in class during lesson time and set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    Food Technology Once a half-term Homework is given in class during lesson time and set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    GCSE Physical Education N/A No homework is set at KS3.
    Art Once a half-term Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Music N/A No homework is set at KS3.
    Drama N/A No homework is set at KS3.
    Dance N/A No homework is set at KS3.

    Year 9

    Subject How often? Where is my homework set?
    Religious Education Two tasks set across a half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task from our Prepare / Consolidate / Deepen sheet and the students record set homework in their planners. Students will receive feedback on one of their homework tasks in the form of an effort grade (from 1-5) from the teacher, with the other being peer-assessed with the preface 'HW' to signal that it is homework.
    English Minimum once per half-term All homework instructions are given on paper and assignment on MS Teams on their class page. Teacher may set additional tasks as they see appropriate.
    Maths Weekly Teacher sets homework on MyMaths, MathsWatch or Pinpoint. These are websites that students have passwords for in their planner and homework books.
    Science Once a week Set by teacher online using either ActiveLearn or Seneca, or another task may be set (e.g. pre-unit quiz, making a model cell, revision). Details will be put on MS Teams.
    Geography Minimum of twice per unit Homework is set in planners, and teachers may post the task on MS Teams as a reminder. Homework tasks may be a variety of tasks from worksheets, revision sheets in Geography books as well as using online platforms such as BBC Bitesize and Seneca. Teacher will mark, date and give a HW effort grade and a formative target on homework produced in books.
    History Once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task (Prepare / Consolidate / Deepen) based on the current, or upcoming, topic that they are studying. This is set in student planners and resources are on MS Teams. The teacher marks homework based on the success criteria provided when the homework is set.
    French Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is encouraged that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Spanish Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is encouraged that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Computer Science Twice per half-term For Years 7, 8 and 9, homework is set in planners and on MS Teams depending on the task. Homework activities include routine coursework, common activities and revision for tests.
    BTEC ICT Twice per half-term Homework is set on MS Teams to complete coursework tasks and for pupils to develop a particular skill/technique by using a piece of software.
    Design & Technology Every 2 weeks Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Food Technology Every 2 weeks Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    GCSE Physical Education At the end of each completed theory topic Homework is set in planners that are end of topic exam questions printed on pink paper at the end of each topic. Homework will also be in the form of revision for end of topic tests. Reminders are also set on MS Teams.
    BTEC Sport At the end of each completed theory topic (No HW is set during PSA Assessment Window) Homework is set in planners and is a targeted revision activity.
    Art Once every 2 weeks Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Photography Once every 2 weeks Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    Business Studies Once every 2 weeks Business homework is set on a purple sheet every two weeks. These are create or consolidate homeworks (Create = research/design or Consolidate = questions).
    BTEC Business N/A No homework is set for 9BTEC Business.
    Music Minimum once per term Performance homework - recording to be submitted via audio file on MS Teams. Composition homework – can be ongoing at home via FLAT or afterschool sessions in L5 via GarageBand. This will be checked in person with class teacher. At least one Focus on Sound based homework activity per term, set on MS Teams.
    Drama Once a fortnight / Every 2 weeks Homework is set in their home learning books. Depending on the SOW, students are given Blood Brothers and Hamilton home learning books and H/W is set weekly whilst these SOW are running. H/W is set, and teacher marks the work with targets on how to improve.
    Dance Three times a half-term Homework is set in students' planners.

    Year 10

    Subject How often? Where is my homework set?
    Religious Education One quiz per week (plus additional tasks as appropriate) MS Teams. Student must complete the quiz at least three times. They can use the Padlet (link on Teams) to find information to help them. Teacher may set additional tasks as they see appropriate.
    English At least once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task which students will record in their planners. Homework is bespoke to the class and will be used as an opportunity to extend the learning in lesson. Homework can be in the form of quotation learning, context/concept/theory research, short and long answer questions or revision tasks in order to ensure students are exam ready.
    Maths Weekly Teacher sets homework on MyMaths, MathsWatch or Pinpoint. These are websites that students have passwords for in their planner and homework books.
    Science Once per fortnight (each discipline) Set by teacher online using either ActiveLearn or Seneca, or another task may be set (e.g. pre-unit quiz, making a model cell, revision). Details will be put on MS Teams.
    Geography Minimum of twice per unit Homework is set in planners, and teachers may post the task on MS Teams as a reminder. Homework tasks may be a variety of tasks from worksheets, revision sheets in Geography books as well as using online platforms such as BBC Bitesize and Seneca. Teacher will mark, date and give an exam mark grade (KS4) and a formative target on homework produced in books.
    History Once per half-term Students are set exam questions or revision tasks to consolidate learning and help develop skills and knowledge. This is set in student planners and resources are on MS Teams. The teacher marks homework based on the success criteria provided when the homework is set.
    French Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is expected that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Spanish Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is expected that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Computer Science Twice per half-term Homework is set in student planners and on MS Teams using Office 365 Forms. They are exam questions.
    BTEC ICT Twice per half-term Homework is set on MS Teams to complete coursework tasks and for pupils to develop a particular skill/technique by using a piece of software.
    Design & Technology Every week Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Food Technology Every week Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    GCSE Physical Education At the end of each completed theory topic Homework is set in planners that are end of topic exam questions printed on pink paper at the end of each topic. Homework will also be in the form of revision for end of topic tests. Reminders are also set on MS Teams.
    BTEC Sport At the end of each completed theory topic (No HW is set during PSA Assessment Window) Homework is set in planners and is a targeted revision activity.
    Art Once a week Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Photography Once a week Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    Business Studies Weekly Business homework is set on a purple sheet every week. These are create or consolidate homeworks (Create = research/design or Consolidate = questions).
    BTEC Business Twice a half-term (Not during PSA window Jan – May) Homework is set on a purple worksheet: Consolidate homeworks which are a bank of retrieval practice questions.
    Music Minimum once per term Performance homework - recording to be submitted via audio file on MS Teams. Composition homework – can be ongoing at home via FLAT or afterschool sessions in L5 via GarageBand. This will be checked in person with class teacher. At least one Focus on Sound based homework activity per term, set on MS Teams.
    Drama Every time work is recorded and put on Teams Homework is set on MS Teams: Students are practically working on ensemble things for unit 1/Component 1 exam. Twice in the first two terms they perform unit and feedback is written on Teams. The feedback is then stuck within their books. For the devising log book, they are to write up the sections on lessons, markers mark them and they respond in green pen.
    Dance Every 2 weeks / Three times a half-term Homework is set in students' planners. These are written practice exam-questions, or responding to feedback on practical work via MS Teams.

    Year 11

    Subject How often? Where is my homework set?
    Religious Education One quiz per week (plus additional tasks as appropriate) MS Teams. Student must complete the quiz at least three times. They can use the Padlet (link on Teams) to find information to help them. Teacher may set additional tasks as they see appropriate.
    English At least once per half-term Teacher sets appropriate homework task which students will record in their planners. Homework is bespoke to the class and will be used as an opportunity to extend the learning in lesson. Homework can be in the form of quotation learning, context/concept/theory research, short and long answer questions or revision tasks in order to ensure students are exam ready.
    Maths Weekly / Fortnightly Teacher sets homework on MyMaths, MathsWatch or Pinpoint. These are websites that students have passwords for in their planner and homework books.
    Science Once per fortnight (each discipline) Set by teacher online using either ActiveLearn or Seneca, or another task may be set (e.g. pre-unit quiz, making a model cell, revision). Details will be put on MS Teams.
    Geography Minimum of twice per unit Homework is set in planners, and teachers may post the task on MS Teams as a reminder. Homework tasks may be a variety of tasks from worksheets, revision sheets in Geography books as well as using online platforms such as BBC Bitesize and Seneca. Teacher will mark, date and give an exam mark grade (KS4) and a formative target on homework produced in books.
    History Once per half-term Students are set exam questions or revision tasks to consolidate learning and help develop skills and knowledge. This is set in student planners and resources are on MS Teams. The teacher marks homework based on the success criteria provided when the homework is set.
    French Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is expected that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Spanish Minimum of twice per half-term Homework is set in the students' planners: Minimum two spelling tests per half-term. Revision tasks may also be set ahead of assessments. (Extra vocabulary revision resources are also available via Quizlet, which students all have accounts for. It is expected that students access this independently, little and often, to consolidate what they have learnt in class.)
    Computer Science Twice per half-term Homework is set in student planners and on MS Teams using Office 365 Forms. They are exam questions.
    BTEC ICT Twice per half-term Homework is set on MS Teams to complete coursework tasks and for pupils to develop a particular skill/technique by using a piece of software.
    Design & Technology Every week Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Food Technology Every week Homework is set in class during lesson time on MS Teams class page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    GCSE Physical Education At the end of each completed theory topic Homework is set in planners that are end of topic exam questions printed on pink paper at the end of each topic. Homework will also be in the form of revision for end of topic tests. Reminders are also set on MS Teams.
    BTEC Sport At the end of each completed theory topic (No HW is set during PSA Assessment Window) Homework is set in planners and is a targeted revision activity.
    Art Weekly Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for them to always have access to resources).
    Photography Weekly Homework is given in class, during lesson time, and is also set via the class MS Teams page (in order for students to always have access to resources).
    Business Studies Weekly Business homework is set on a purple sheet every week. These are create or consolidate homeworks (Create = research/design or Consolidate = questions).
    BTEC Business Twice a half-term (Not during PSA window Sep – Dec) Homework is set on a purple worksheet: Consolidate homeworks which are a bank of retrieval practice questions.
    Music Minimum once per term Performance homework - recording to be submitted via audio file on MS Teams. Composition homework – can be ongoing at home via FLAT or afterschool sessions in L5 via GarageBand. This will be checked in person with class teacher. At least one Focus on Sound based homework activity per term, set on MS Teams.
    Drama Every time work is recorded and put on Teams / Once a week for revision from Padlet Homework is set on MS Teams. Students are set H/W to practise mono and duo work and continue to post progress videos on Teams for teacher to mark and give feedback. Students are set revision work from the GCSE Padlet board (link to this is given to students at the end of Y10).
    Dance Every 2 weeks / Three times a half-term Homework is set in students' planners. These are either practice exam-questions, or responding to feedback on practical work via MS Teams.

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