b'Our College Pastoral Care Program and Policies(Cont.)Home study is an important part of the learningRegularly talk to your teachers about tasksprocess and contributes to the development of set, and seek what the purpose of the sound study habits. In all subjects, students will have assignment is. regular homework. This will range from completingYou should expect a reasonable amount of an exercise begun in class, to research assignments homework each night and that it will not over an extended period of time. Regular study is also always be easy. important and even when students do not have set work in a regular subject, they should spend some time revising and studying. As a guide, the CollegeHow will my child keep track of his suggests that students spend the following amounthomework and how will I know what needs on home study:to be done? Years 7 - 9:1 to 1 hours per nightAll students are required to use a College Student Year 10:2 hours per nightHandbook. This shall be brought by students to allYear 11:2 to 3 hours per nightclasses. The purpose of the Student Handbook is to: Year 12:3 to 4 hours per night Record accurately the details of all homeworkset, in each subject, each day. Provide parents with a record of the Homework As well as devoting regular time to study, it is set, so that they may check that work hasimportant that the time be used effectively. Study been completed. should consolidate the days work and enable theProvide a direct means of communication student to put new knowledge into perspective.between the home and individual teachers, and especially the Homeroom Teacher. Good planning and organisation will helpeffective study.Students in Years 7 and 8 will be given specific Prepare a study timetable.instruction about how to fill in the Student Handbook. Work in a suitable environmentone that isStudents will also be shown how SEQTA, our Learningcomfortable and is free from background noise,Management System, and their 1:1 laptops can beand work in the same area each day.used in conjunction with their Student Handbook to Have all the necessary materials, for example,support them in their studies.pens, paper, calculator and so on.Throughout the year we will support parents to Your 1:1 laptop is a study aiduse your deviceuse SEQTA in conjunction with your sons Studentwisely and not as a source of distraction.Handbook to check that they are effectively managing Be activeread with a pen and make notes,their studies and provide support and encouragementsummaries and comments when reading.as needed. If there are difficulties seek assistance fromteachers the following day and dont let things slip. Does the College have a Library and what are its operating hours? Students should observe the following points:The Library is open for students from 8:00amAll homework should be recorded in the4:15pm daily. The College will issue ID cards andstudent handbook in a way that makes sense students must use these for borrowing purposes atto you and to another reader (parent / teacher).the library, as well as printing and photocopying. Cost Check that you have all books and materialsof replacement for lost or damaged cards is $10.00.required at the end of the day before leavingDeliberate graffiti or other defacement of the card willthe College.require replacement. 23'