Homework Policy

1. Homework Policy

The Homework Policy helps parents understand how homework is designed, assigned, and managed to support their child's learning and overall development. The policy aims to:

· Reinforce classroom learning through purposeful and meaningful assignments.

Foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning skills in students.
Promote a healthy balance between academic work, personal interests, family time, and well-being.
Ensure inclusivity by catering to diverse learning needs and readiness levels through differentiated homework.
Establish effective tracking and communication systems to promote consistency, accountability, and collaboration among teachers, students, and parents.

2. General Guidelines

Homework is designed to provide students with focused practice while maintaining a healthy balance between academics and personal development. Emphasis is placed on quality and consistency, rather than excessive or repetitive tasks. By adhering to homework time guidelines, we ensure that students benefit from meaningful and manageable assignments without feeling overwhelmed

2.1 Homework for English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue during School Term

Level	Monday to Friday	Weekend
P1 & P2	Total not more than 1 hour per day (Not more than 20 min per subject)	Total not more than 1 hour (Not more than 20 min per subject)
P3 & P4	Total not more than 1.5 hours per day (Not more than 22.5 min per subject)	Total not more than 2 hours (Not more than 30 min per subject)
P5 & P6	Total not more than 2 hours per day (Not more than min per subject)	Total not more than 3 hours (Not more than 45 min per subject)

2.2 Homework for English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue during School Holidays

School holidays are a time for students to rest, recharge, and explore their interests. Homework during this period will be kept moderate and meaningful, reinforcing key learning without being overwhelming, so students can enjoy a well-deserved break.

Level	March and September	June
P1 & P2	Total not more than 1.5 hours (Not more than 30 min per subject)	Total not more than 3 hours (Not more than 1 hour per subject)
P3 & P4	Total not more than 2.5 hours (Not more than 37.5 min per subject)	Total not more than 5 hours (Not more than 1 h 15 min per subject)
P5 & P6	Total not more than 4 hours (Not more than 1 hour per subject)	Total not more than 8 hours (Not more than 2 hours per subject)

2.3 Homework during Public Holidays

To give students a break from formal learning and allow them to spend quality time with their families, no homework will be assigned during public holidays.

3. Role of Students

To maximise their homework and learning experience, students should cultivate good habits and take responsibility for their assignments.

Students can develop effective homework habits by adhering to the following responsibilities:

Record all assignments from the Homework Board in the Student Handbook for easy reference.
Ensure they understand each task and seek help if needed.
Complete all homework with quality and submit it on time.
Review teacher feedback, make corrections, and learn from mistakes.
Establish and follow a home study timetable to manage time effectively.

4. Role of Parents

Parents play a vital role in supporting their child’s learning and homework routine. By creating a positive home environment for studying, setting expectations, and maintaining open communication with teachers, parents can help their child develop good habits, manage time effectively, and foster a love for learning.

Parents can support their children’s learning by:

Checking the Student Handbook for homework assignments.
Encouraging quality work and monitoring homework progress.
Ensuring all assignments are completed on time.
Guiding them to set a regular study time and develop good study habits.
Communicating with teachers about their child’s progress.