Homework Expectations at Broadford Primary School

 

At Broadford Primary School we believe homework is about balance.

We understand that homework can be an ideal opportunity for consolidation for some, a battle for others, an opportunity for creativity for some of our pupils or quality time for carer and child in what can often be a very busy week.

Daily Homework Expectations

There are home-based tasks that we know help your child at school.  These are fundamental and must be completed every day.  Please speak to your class teacher if you need guidance.

These are 'on average' expectations:
- 15 minutes of reading per night (EYFS. KS1 and KS2)
- 15 minutes of mathematics per night (KS1 & KS2)
- 15 minutes of spelling per night (KS1 & KS2)

Other Learning Opportunities at Home - optional

Click on the year group link to take you to to a booklet of home-based learning.  It contains ideas linked to reading, maths and other areas of learning.  

Nursery	Rec'	Year 1	Year 2
Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6

Y1 - Y2: Homework Bingo - optional

We understand children have commitments outside of school but if you have time, children in KS1 are encouraged to take part in 4 or more learning tasks from the Bingo cards at home.  This will be celebrated at school.  Please follow this link for this term's Homework Bingo.

Y3 - Y6: Worldly Wise Challenge - optional

Children in KS2 take part in weekly Worldly Wise assemblies where they learn 'a little about a lot'.  The Worldly Wise Challenge is an opportunity for children to carry out further research linked to the half termly topic.  Please follow this link for more information on this term's topic.

Fact Hunter and SPAG Detectives - optional

Each week, children can solve a SPAG error or complete their own research for an interesting fact on a given topic (click here to see this term's).  In recognition of applying SPaG skills to real life situations and investigating crimes against the English Language AND in recognition of insatiable appetite for knowledge

and ability to sniff out amazing facts, children will be celebrated in school with their peers.  

Worldly Wise - Optional Homework Tasks

 

Every week, pupils have a 'Worldly Wise' assembly where they build and grow their own body of general knowledge.  By knowing a little about a lot they will be able to place events and ideas in context in a variety of different situations.

Last half term, children found out about National Cuisines....it was very interesting! 

The 'Worldly Wise' Challenge is an opportunity for pupils to complete further research and tasks linked to the half termly topic.  There are separate activities for Y3/4 (green sheet) and Y5/6 (blue sheet).  They can do as many tasks as they like and do not have to link to the landmarks we have explored in school but can be any landmark that sparks their interest. A copy of the challenges will be sent home this week.

This is optional, and on top of their daily 15 minutes of reading, 15 minutes of spelling practice and 15 minutes of times tables practice.  

The pupils will receive a special 'Worldly Wise Challenge' certificate at the end of the half term on completion of a project that shows a significant level of effort and challenge undertaken by the individual child.

You pick what you research; you're in control!  

We cannot wait to see where your learning takes you!

Year 3 and 4 Challenge

 Year 5 and 6 Challenge

Black History Month Letters

It was Black History Month during October. Ash class were assigned a tan optional task during their self-led time to write a letter to a friend or family member about Black History and its significance, along with describing 2 people who have contributed to UK’s society. Lily, Maisie (not pictured) and Harry wrote some great letters, which were shared and read out to the rest of the class. 

It’s always important to recognise, celebrate and educate ourselves on history! Well done Ash!

Tilly's Vindolanda Homework

During the Roman workshop, Tilly asked the question, "did the Romans have a special name for their castles?" Felix the Roman replied, "yes, they called them forts!"

Tilly went home that day and researched a famous fort in England called Vindolanda. She wrote five facts about it (numbered in Roman numerals, nice touch, Tilly!) and presented her findings to the class. 

Thank you Tilly for being curious about your learning and making connections independently. Super star! 

Year 2 Maths Challenge

KS1

Maths Challenge

Odd and Even

 

Here are 3 digits:

 

4  7  1 

 

Using all three digits can you find the:

 

● Lowest odd number

● Lowest even number

● Highest odd number

● Highest even number

 

Now tell an adult the rule is for odd and even numbers. 

What digit do they end in?