School Rules

Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:

develop a love of learning pursue excellence and high standards develop care and respect for themselves and others take pride in their work exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice have an appreciation of Australia's history and multicultural society actively participate as citizens.

All students are expected to:

attend school every day, unless they are legally excused be in class on time and prepared to learn maintain a neat appearance and follow the school uniform policy behave safely, considerately and responsibly including when travelling to and from school follow class rules, speak courteously and cooperate with instructions and learning activities treat staff, other students and members of the school community with dignity and respect care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.

School Targets

Granville Public School Homework Policy

Departments Policy Statement Schools, in consultation with their communities, are required to develop a school homework policy relevant to the needs of their students. School homework policies must be communicated to staff, students, parents and caregivers, particularly at the time of student enrolment. Homework will be educationally beneficial and will meet the realistic expectations of students, teachers, parents and caregivers. Context Homework is a valuable part of schooling. It allows for practising, extending and consolidating work done in class. Homework provides training for students in planning and organising time and develops a range of skills in identifying and using information resources. Additionally, it establishes habits of study, concentration and self-discipline. Why is homework so important? Homework bridges the gap between learning at school and learning at home. It reinforces work done in class. It helps develop skills such as research and time management. Homework helps to establish the habits of study, concentration and self discipline. Parents/caregivers have the opportunity to see the progress of their child. Homework provides challenges and stimulus to gifted and talented children. 'Ideal' homework The basic rules of homework are that it:

is appropriate for each student's age and ability takes into account students' other commitments, such as sport, part-time employment and home responsibilities takes into account technology such as email and the Internet so that students without access are not disadvantaged.

Implementation Each teacher in the school will be required to establish a homework program for their class. The program implementation is to be conveyed to parents at the beginning of each year. Special Note If required parents may request further homework for their child.