At Scotch College homework is set for a number of reasons:

• Committing new learning to memory
• Checking understanding of new concepts
• Meeting deadlines for assignments
• Keeping up with the class programme
• Developing sound study habits and time management practices

Junior School
Homework is set by teachers and the format within a week can vary. All students are encouraged to read nightly. Homework requirements for students in Years 3 - 6 will be entered in the diary daily.

• Reception        nightly reading
• Year 1              nightly reading and spelling lists
• Year 2              nightly reading and spelling lists
• Year 3              20 minutes Monday to Thursday and 10 minutes reading
• Year 4              25 minutes Monday to Thursday and 15 minutes reading
• Year 5              25 minutes Monday to Thursday and 15 - 20 minutes reading
• Year 6              30 minutes Monday to Thursday and 25 – 30 minutes reading

Students in Years 5 and 6 may find that they have some weekend homework when they are working on projects or assignments that are nearing completion.

Middle School and Senior College
At the beginning of each week/cycle teachers will aim to set the work that needs to be completed by the end of that period of time. The following daily maximum amounts of time for homework at each year level act as a guide:

• Year 7               45 minutes
• Year 8               60 minutes
• Year 9               75 minutes
• Year 10             90 minutes
• Year 11            150 minutes
• Year 12            210 minutes

Click here for the full Middle School and Senior College Homework Guidlines