Homework
Weight of School Bags
Scoil Lachtaín wishes to remind parents of the problem of overweight school bags.
Teachers are aware of the potential health hazards posed by overweight schoolbags. In Scoil Lachtaín, pupils are asked and reminded regularly by their class teachers, to bring home in their school bags, only the books they require to do their homework. Doing so encourages pupils to develop their organisational skills. Teachers include back care as part of the SPHE programme. Parents are asked to check the weight of their child’s school bag regularly and inform the school if they are concerned. Parents are encouraged to purchase correctly designed school bags. In the interest of hygiene parents are requested to ensure that the bags are tidied out on a regular basis.
Homework Policy Aims:-
To consolidate work being done at school.
To keep parents in touch and involved in their children’s work.
To develop and encourage the habit of independent study
Guidelines for Parents:
Establish a set routine and time for the child to do his/her homework, in a quiet place free from distractions.
Supervise children’s homework, checking and signing it on completion.
Help and encourage the child but not to do the homework for him/her.
Forward a note to the teacher if homework has not been completed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Scoil Lachtaín wishes to remind parents of the problem of overweight school bags.
Teachers are aware of the potential health hazards posed by overweight schoolbags. In Scoil Lachtaín, pupils are asked and reminded regularly by their class teachers, to bring home in their school bags, only the books they require to do their homework. Doing so encourages pupils to develop their organisational skills. Teachers include back care as part of the SPHE programme. Parents are asked to check the weight of their child’s school bag regularly and inform the school if they are concerned. Parents are encouraged to purchase correctly designed school bags. In the interest of hygiene parents are requested to ensure that the bags are tidied out on a regular basis.
Homework Policy Aims:-
To consolidate work being done at school.
To keep parents in touch and involved in their children’s work.
To develop and encourage the habit of independent study
Guidelines for Parents:
Establish a set routine and time for the child to do his/her homework, in a quiet place free from distractions.
Supervise children’s homework, checking and signing it on completion.
Help and encourage the child but not to do the homework for him/her.
Forward a note to the teacher if homework has not been completed due to unforeseen circumstances.