Apanui School Policies & Procedures
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School Specific Policies:
Home Learning
Home Learning is different to the term ‘Homework’. Home Learning recognises the positive impact of a strong and positive home and school partnership.
If a parent or caregiver wishes to receive support to provide Home Learning activities, the classroom teacher can provide access to readers and library books to encourage reading practice and enjoyment. Teachers can also provide practice activities for spelling, number facts, and simple activities that link to current classroom themes and learning.
Homework
Studies have found that Homework has a lower than average impact on student achievement with the impact diminishing as the amount of time pupils spend on it increases. Apanui School does not provide or enforce daily homework activities.
Other Suggested Activities
Reading - Listen to the RNZ Best of Storytime podcast as a family or download Audiobooks from our local library’s app - https://literacytrust.org.uk/information/what-is-literacy/audiobooks-and-literacy/
Mathematics - A pack of cards is cheap and easy to manage. Along with traditional games like Snap, Go Fish, and last card here is a list of simple maths practise games to play with your kids - https://thecommunityclassroom.com/at-home-learning-tips/10-math-games-using-a-deck-of-cards/
Active Learning - Go for a walk, skate, bike, or scoot with your children. Talk about what you see, record your journey on a map, start talking about distance and time. Join a club, roll down a hill, or dig a giant hole at the beach.
Cook or Build - Measurement is best learnt when you are actually using the skill. Cooking and building are the most effective ways for children to practise those skills.
Board Games - Read here about how beneficial for both children and whānau (though maybe not Monopoly 🙂) https://www.childdevelopmentclinic.com.au/benefits-of-board-games-for-children-and-their-families.html