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Homework

Homework isn't just about keeping you busy after a full day in the academy. It's an essential part of "Being North Manchester". 

Why Homework Matters:

  • The brain is like a muscle. And, like a muscle, if it doesn't get a regular workout it won't be as strong as it can be! The more you practice what you’ve learnt in class at home, the easier it will be to remember when it matters, like during exams.

  • Homework gives you the space to figure things out at your own pace, away from the busy classroom.

  • Homework is an essential part of the curriculum that enhances your learning, your fluency, and your independence.

  • Homework is your chance to get creative with what you learn in the classroom. It's an opportunity to show off your new knowledge and apply it in your own way.

  • Homework is an opportunity to be more North Manchester, even when you're away from the academy.

  • Homework allows you to show off what you've learnt to parents and carers and for them to become more involved your learning.

You will be assigned homework online via Google Classroom. You will have been provided with a Google account, and parents and carers check this regularly. 

Even More Reasons Why Homework Matters

Still not convinced? Here are a few more reasons. Homework matters because it:

  • Reinforces positive attitudes to learning;
  • Encourages self-organisation and self-discipline;
  • Teaches you to be resilient and independent;
  • Reinforces, broadens and extends the school curriculum;
  • Develops academy/home partnerships;
  • Prepares you for life opportunities and experiences;
  • Develops your social, moral, spiritual and cultural skills;
  • Enables you to investigate and become involved in the wider community;
  • Provides opportunities to read widely and often, developing fluency and comprehension;
  • Enables you to apply knowledge, concepts and procedures.

Support

Homework is work that is set to be done outside the timetabled curriculum. It's done independently; this means without supervision from teachers/academy staff.

Not all homework is done at home. You might find it hard to work at home, or be assigned tasks that require resources that are only available at school. When this is the case, you're welcome to complete homework at the academy.

There is a Homework Hub in the academy which is open after school. This provision has relevant textbooks, access to computers and other resources and provides a quiet and focused work space for our pupils. It's also a great opportunity to complete your homework among your friends. Who knows? You might teach each other a thing or two!

Homework and Rewards

Homework is an essential part of learning, but high quality homework deserves recognition. If you excel, we're more than happy to display the work proudly around the academy.

We offer incentives for exceptional work and when pupils display excellent attitudes to homework. These include:

  • Achievement points;
  • Head of Department Subject Superstar Awards;
  • Prizes;
  • Ceritificates;
  • Postcards home;
  • Extra school trips.

You can find more information on rewards on our rewards page, here.

Expectations

All homework is posted through Google Classroom.

We encourage you to talk about your homework at home and to ask your teacher for any help you may require.

You're required to submit your homework on time and to the best of your ability.

If you're struggling with any aspect of homework, be it the subject content or the organisation of it, then we encourage you to speak to your Pastoral Manager.

The Homework Hub is an excellent resource for you to use if you're struggling to catch up. It might be that your friends are going through the same thing, and you can help each other out.

We keep track of missed homework, and this data is available to your parents/carers.

Teachers will let parents know about the quality and consistency of homework in their annual reports.

How much Homework will I Get?

Years 7, 8 & 9 

  • Core subjects: English, Maths & Science: 1 homework per subject, every week.
  • Art, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Geography, History & Languages: 1 homework per subject, every 2 weeks.
  • Citizenship, Drama, Music and Religious Studies: 1 homework per subject, every Half Term.

Years 10-11

  • 1 homework per subject, every week.

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