HOMEWORK

You will be given three pieces of homework each night. Each piece should take thirty minutes to complete. It is very important that you write every piece of homework in your Homework Planner and do the homework on the night that it is set. That way, you will keep on top of your homework schedule. If you are finding homework hard to manage, please speak to your Form Tutor who can help you.

We do understand that many of you will not be used to doing homework every night, so here are a few tips to keep well organised:

• Write your homework in your Planner when your teacher sets it;

• Check the details of each homework on Teams before you begin to complete it.

• Do the homework on the day that it has been given. Don’t leave it all to the weekend as you will find that the homework begins to pile up and becomes unmanageable;

• Pack your bag the night before;

• Check your timetable to see which lessons you have the next day and what books/kit you need;

• If you need to, write a checklist of what you need each day and stick it to your fridge or your bedroom wall. Tick off each item as you put it into your bag. It won’t be long before this becomes second nature;

• At the end of each day check you have the correct books you need to do your homework;

• Mrs Bardell-Roberts, the Head of Learning Support, runs classes to help pupils with organisational skills.

Don’t worry if you feel a bit nervous about joining RGS. You will soon find your way around, get to know people and make friends.

You will be allocated a buddy to help you get to know the school and help you out with any problems you may have. If you get lost, you can ask an adult or an older student to help.

If you feel worried, angry or upset by something be sure to speak to your Form Tutor, Miss Carraro, Mrs Leck, or to any teacher you feel happy to talk to. We will help you as much as we can. When you get home, talk with your parents about any problems you have. If they want to, they can contact your Form Tutor, Miss Carraro or Mrs Leck by calling or emailing the school.

You may not use mobile phones during the school day unless a teacher asks you to.

You may use them at break-time and lunchtime, although we advise you to socialise with your friends and try out new clubs at this time. You will not be allowed to use your phone in designated phone free zones around the school including the library and dining hall (PMH). Please do not ring your parents during the school day unless there has been a change of arrangements to your journey home.