Homework
Core Knowledge Booklets
Core Knowledge pages contain the essential (important) information needed for each subject. Knowing and understanding this information, will support you in your lessons and your exams, so that you build confidence and understanding in all subjects. Therefore, your homework will focus upon revising this vital (important) information.
Year 7 Core Knowledge Booklet- Autumn 2024
Year 8 Core Knowledge Booklet- Autumn 2024
Year 9 Core Knowledge Booklet- Autumn 2024
Homework schedule/timetable
You should follow your homework schedule/timetable, in order to help you organise your time. You will present your homework to your tutor during the Haygrove Welcome. If you are absent from school, then try to catch up and complete your homework.
Homework schedule:
Homework timetable:
How do I complete my homework?
Here is a guide about how to do your homework:
How do I complete my Reciprocal Reading homework?
You will read a book of your choice for 15 mins and then complete the Reciprocal Reading worksheet in the front of your homework books. Each time you do this homework you can add to the same worksheet. You will do this following the method below:
how to complete reciprocal reading homework.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
I need help with my homework. What can I do?
You can always go to Homework Support (at lunchtimes and after school until 4pm). This supervised room provides a quiet working space for you to complete your homework.
I haven’t completed my homework. What should I do?
If you have forgotten to complete your homework then you can catch-up during break or lunchtime, on the due day. You will need to show your completed homework to staff in Homework Support.
If you choose not to catch-up, then you will need to attend an after-school homework catch-up session that afternoon or complete your work at home, ready to present the next day at Haygrove Welcome. This is to support you in getting back on track, so that you do not fall behind.
Do I have to follow the timetable?
It is a good idea to follow the timetable will help you to manage your time to support your wellbeing, ensuring you do not become overwhelmed by school work. However, you may want to complete more homework on one evening so that you don't have any on the following if you need to attend a club for example.
Is this revision homework in addition to the homework we already get?
No. The revision homework will be the only homework you are asked to complete. We will all be following the timetable.
Do I have to complete my homework for an evening in one go?
No. You could do 20mins in Homework support (a lunchtime or after school) and then complete your second subject for 20mins after your dinner for example.
Can I do more than a page of notes?
You can, although be mindful of the time. You need to ensure you are spending 20mins and not lots more revising a subject. For 20mins revision we would probably expect to see somewhere between a half page to a full page of notes.
Always be sure to start a new page for a new subject. This is to ensure you notes don't get muddled up.
I didn't find out which part of the Core Knowledge pages I should be revising for my homework?
That's ok, don't worry- try out these steps;
Firstly, go and ask your class teacher. Your teachers will tell you in lessons the area you need to focus on- if this hasn't happened then try the next step.
If you are unable to speak with your teacher, then try looking on Arbor. Your teacher may have set an assignment, which details which part you need to revise for homework. If there is no information on Arbor, then follow the last step.
Finally, if you are still unsure of which part to revise, then go to your Core Knowledge pages for the subject required and select a manageable amount to practice revising within the timeframe of 20mins. Try picking something you feel less confident on and practice that.
I have lost my Core Knowledge Booklet/ Homework book!
You can access the school website here; https://www.haygroveschool.co.uk/Homework/ and download a new copy and print yourself. Or we can print a new copy at school for the cost of £2.00- Please request one from Student Services.
We can provide a new homework book at the cost of £0.60- - Please request one from Student Services.
When is the homework checked?
Homework that is timetabled on a Monday is checked on a Tuesday. This pattern follows for the week. Work set to be completed on a Friday is checked on the following Monday. This is to ensure students are actively completing homework revision, little and often.
All homework is checked by your tutor during Haygrove Welcome.