School Homework Policy
Understand our homework policy and guidelines to better support your child at home.
Homework is any learning activity in your child's curriculum subjects that is assigned to be completed outside of school hours. This includes both written work as well as tasks done online or through digital platforms.
Key Objectives
Homework reinforces learning and deepens your child's understanding of lessons taught in school, allowing them to regularly practise and apply skills and concepts. It also helps to develop independent learning skills, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. In the process, students develop important self-management competencies such as good study habits, responsibility, and time management.
General guidelines
Level | Weekly homework guidelines | Daily screen use limit for homework **Included within weekly homework guidelines |
P1-P2 | Less than 5 hours | No online HW (revised) |
P3-P4 | Less than 8 hours | Less than 1 hour daily |
P5-P6 | Less than 11 hours | Less than 1.5 hours daily |
Homework During Breaks
During the March and September breaks, no homework will be assigned to non-graduating students, giving them time to pursue self-directed learning and co-curricular interests.
For the June and December breaks, homework will be capped at 50% of the usual daily school week load. Graduating cohorts may be assigned up to 50% of the usual load during non-protected holiday periods.
Role of Students
To get the most out of homework, students are encouraged to understand what is expected of them for each assignment and manage their time well by recording deadlines in their student handbook. They should approach homework with the intention to learn, applying skills and concepts taught in class, and take time to review teacher feedback to understand how they can improve.
Role of Parents
Parents play an important part in supporting their child's learning at home. We encourage you to provide a conducive environment for studying and to keep an eye on your child's overall well-being, helping them balance schoolwork and other activities. Working closely with your child's teachers and maintaining open communication will go a long way in supporting their progress. Where possible, encourage your child to take ownership of their homework, as this helps them build good study habits and independence over time.