First Day of School

The teachers:
Ms Walsh - English, ICT, SOSE and Drama
Ms Qureshi - Science, Health and PE
Mr Ayvas - Maths
Ms Bevan - Visual Arts

Homework for tonight:
** Label all stationary (eg books, pens, etc)
** Start recording family tree, ask parents for some help with the names.

A letter went home detailing expectations for 2009. All students were given this letter for you to read. It details the homework timetable for this year and other expectations about assignments, uniform and diary use.

Homework Help for Parents

Five Reasons Homework Is Important -

1. It is a bridge between home and school.
2. It consolidates the work of the classroom.
3. It allows your child to develop independent learning skills.
4. It shows you what work your child is doing in school.
5. It helps you now if your child is having problems with the work.
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A homework checklist

Make sure that your child has:-

• A quiet place to work with good lighting
• A regular time for homework
• Turn off the television
• Basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens, markers and ruler.
• Aids to good organization, such as, an assignment calendar, book bag, and folders.

Questions to ask your child:-

• What is your assignment today?
• Is the assignment clear? (If not suggest calling a classmate for clarification.)
• When is it due?
• Do you need any special resources? (e.g. a trip to the library or access to a computer).
• Do you need any special supplies? (e.g. graph paper or poster board)
• Have you started today's assignment?
• Which assignment have you finished?
• How long are you expecting it to take?
• Do you need to make a plan?
• Do you need any help planning the work?

Other ways to help:-

• Do not do the work for your child! The teacher needs to se whether or not your child can do the work.
• Help your child with a few problems to make sure they understand their assignments, but do not do their work.
• Look over the homework but do not correct it. You may point out mistakes but it is up to your child to take the responsibility of correcting the work.
• When you meet the teacher ask about homework policy. Teachers have different approaches and expectations.
• Check with the teacher if your child says they have no homework.
• Contact the teacher if you have any concerns about how your child is doing the homework.
• Often teachers are not aware of problems until it is too late to correct them.
• Look at the teacher comments on completed homework and discuss them with your child.
• Praise your child for the hard work they are doing whatever their grades. Avoid rewarding with money or gifts.

Welcome

Welcome to all students and parents!

This is the online home of Ms Walsh. I am feeling very lucky to have been chosen to be the teacher to your children in English, SOSE, Drama/Music and ICT in 2009. This website will be the link between students, parents and myself. Reminders, homework and assignments will be posted here so that there is a central hub of information pertaining to your child's learning.

If you would like to know more about myself, please click on the link under 'About Me'.

If you would like to email me, please do so at walshnotebook@gmail.com.