Fort Street High School

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Homework and the Study Centre

Fort Street High School recognises the importance of homework in reinforcing classroom learning, fostering independent study habits, and preparing students for future academic challenges. Our homework policy ensures that homework is meaningful, manageable, and aligned with the rigorous academic expectations of a selective high school setting. 

The library is on every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3.15 - 4.10 pm for the Homework Centre and Study Centre.

Homework Expectations

Homework is designed to support student learning and should be relevant, purposeful, and appropriately challenging. It may include revision, research, completion of classwork, preparation for assessments, development of study skills or independent projects.

The school’s general expectation is that students should be engaged in homework according to the schedule below, although there will times of the year when more or less may be required.

Year 7-8 approximately 1 hour on school nights/5 hours per week
Year 9-10 approximately 2 hours on school nights/10 hours per week
Year 11-12 as required, but generally a minimum of 3 hours on school nights

These times are indicative and may vary depending on individual subjects, assessment schedules, and student needs. Individual faculties will have their own focus on specific skills and activities and will allocate homework time accordingly to ensure adherence to these guidelines.

Students who find their homework schedule difficult to manage should discuss with their class teacher or Year Adviser.

 

Additional support after school

Female student studying in the library

The libary is open after school on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3.15pm to 4.10pm for students wishing to do homework or join in the Study Centre peer groups.

Supervised by Ms. Angela Morosin on Mondays and Mr Edmund Feng on Wednesdays, the library is a quiet and productive space for all students from Years 7-12 who either want to focus independently on their schoolwork, or who would like some guidance with study and organisation. 

Students who attend can expect a welcoming and quiet environment where they can work diligently on classwork, homework and assignments with the support of school staff.

If your child wishes to study in the library they can just turn up on either the Monday or Wednesday afternoons.

 

The Study Centre

Teachers supervising students studyingin the library

The Study Centre will commence in Week 1 of Term 3, Wednesday July 23, 2025.

 

What is the Study Centre?

Study Centre will be held in the library and will be open to all students looking for a space to work in peer groups to advance their literacy and numeracy skills.

 

What is the purpose of the Study Centre?

We hope that by explicitly assisting students to assess their own work as well as their peers it will provide a forum for critical analysis of their own efforts and  assist them to become more autonomous learners.

 

Which students should attend the Study Centre?

Whilst the Study Centres is available to all students we would suggest it would be highly valuable to students in Year 11 and 12.

 

What Support will be available as a part of the Study Centre?

The focus on for Monday sessions will be on developing writing skills and literacy with the support and supervision of an English teacher whilst students work in peer groups.

The  focus for the Wednesday sessions will be on numeracy where students will also work in peer groups with the support and supervision of a Mathematics teacher.

 

How will the peer groups be organised?

Students may form their own peer groups but supervising teachers will also assist to allocate students to peer groups during these sessions if required. The supervising teachers will also oversee and offer support as required through these sessions.

 

What should students bring to the Study Centre?

Students are encouraged to bring work relevant to these focus areas that will support where they need targeted assistance.

 

How does my child sign up for the Study Centre?

If your child wishes to join the Study Centre they can just come to the library on either the Monday or Wednesday afternoons and make themselves known to the supervising teacher.

 

If you have specific concerns about your childs learning the first point of contact should be your childs teacher.

 

If you have any questions regarding the Study Centre please contact Mr David Sherwin (Relieving Principal) or Ms Carolyn Mattick (Relieving Principal).