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Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College
Year 7
Homework Booklet
2011-12
HOMEWORK POLICY
AIMS
This policy aims to identify a clear educational direction for our work rooted in the values of the Gospel and upheld by our college Mission Statement. Its intention is to make explicit to all of our college community our commitment to homework and extended learning. Whilst the commitment to our shared values remains steadfast we recognise the ongoing need to review this policy in light of educational research and legislation.
The Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College Mission Statement states that it is dedicated to:
Embracing the values of the Gospel, celebrating the uniqueness and worth of every person, building relationships based on trust, respect, love and justice, working together so that everyone can experience life in all its fullness.
“I have come so that you may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10
As such our commitments within the Mission Statement include:
- Promoting an inclusive community where all can achieve
- Supporting students in their personal organisation and independent study
- Encouraging high expectations of every individual
- To further develop the home-school partnership.
As a school committed to raising standards and driving forward improvements our focus is promoting homework as an essential part of a good education. We see homework as a way of assisting pupils in their enthusiasm and skills needed for successful lifelong learning. We endeavour to help pupils to extend their classroom learning so that they may pursue their own interests of study.
CORE PRINCIPLES:
Homework is a piece/s of work or an activity which students are asked to do outside lesson time, either within school or at home, on their own or with the support of parents or carers.
We recognise that homework is most effective when it provides opportunities for pupils to work towards improving important skills, attributes and understanding needed for successful lifelong learning.
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
We recognise that homework is only part of an extended learning programme. Students are encouraged to extend their learning in many ways in addition to the completion of homework, such as attendance at after school or lunchtime clubs, internet, LRC, sports activities, trips, visits, school council, revision sessions, mentoring sessions and prefect roles. All of which contribute to the students’ extended learning experience.
BRJ currently operates a homework timetable system.
At Key Stage 3 students will receive 2 formal assessed pieces of homework per Half term in each subject. In addition to this, core subjects will set supplementary homework at their discretion to support classwork, practice skills or to encourage their independent research. Subject teachers will, where necessary, provide students with guidance on time to be spent completing homework.
Students working in the Emmaus Centre will be set daily homework and be expected to spend 30 minutes completing it.
For those students who require additional support for their literacy skills they will be set homework on a weekly basis and will be required to read for at least 15 minutes each day. Literacy programme homework booklets provide and explain homework tasks.
At Key Stage 4 students will be set homework more frequently than at KS3 with a minimum of 2 formal assessed pieces of homework per Half Term as students are preparing for externally accredited courses. Again, subject teachers will, where necessary, provide students with guidance on time to be spent completing homework.
At Key Stage 5 students will be set homework at the subject teacher’s discretion and this may take a range of forms, including coursework, timed exam questions and essay writing. Several pieces of homework may be set in one subject area per week.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students are responsible for recording their homework in their planners including the date that homework should be returned to the teacher. Students are responsible for making sure they understand the work that has been set and asking for additional support from the teacher in advance of the deadline. Planners should be brought to school each day and should be available for use in every lesson. Students are expected to complete their homework to the best of their ability and to hand it in on time. If homework is completed electronically it should be printed off and handed to the teacher.
Subject teachers should set homework tasks that are appropriate to the abilities of their students and should be related to work covered in lessons where possible. All homework should be marked in line with the school’s assessment and marking policy and returned to students at the first available opportunity. It may be appropriate for work to be peer or self assessed. Advice on the length of time for homework tasks should be recommended where possible. Teachers have the responsibility for ensuring that the work set is reasonable for the time specified.
Heads of Department (HODs) provide effective leadership and management to promote the development of learning and teaching and this includes homework. It is the HODS responsibility to monitor the setting, quality and frequency of homework across the department. It is the responsibility of the subject teacher and Head of Department to monitor the completion of homework and to follow up any issues promptly using a range of sanctions including communication with parents.
Senior Leadership Team (SLT) enable teachers to provide high quality learning and teaching and support HODs to provide effective leadership and management.
Governors’ role is to support the SLT in the review process and enable the SLT to make objective judgements about the impact of this policy.
Parents have a valuable role in supporting and encouraging participation in extended learning in all its forms, including homework. Family members can help guide and participate in extended learning or homework as students are not expected to complete tasks or activities entirely independently, unless directed specifically by the teacher.
The education of our students is a shared responsibility between home and school. The availability of extended learning activities through the school and the homework timetable provide a vehicle for establishing a working partnership.
Homework or extended learning activities undertaken away from school can be undertaken through any language and students are encouraged to use their home language if they wish. (Written responses will need to be in the language intended by the teacher.)
We value the contributions, successes and concerns raised by all and urge families to contact the school with these.
Parents are expected to sign the school planner weekly to show that they are aware of the homework set.
MEASURING PROGRESS IN HOMEWORK
MONITORING:
Homework will be regularly monitored by a variety of methods such as student surveys, planner checks, book trawls and staff record surveys. Findings will always be circulated to the relevant staff and their line managers. Actions will be planned based on the findings
EVALUATION takes place between June and September. Using all observation data judgements are made about the overall quality of homework and its completion at a school, department and individual level.
REVIEW takes place following the evaluation to consider the impact of the Homework Policy on standards across the school. Measures are put in place to address the findings of the review in readiness for the following academic year.
Year 7 Homework Timetable
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WEEK 6 |
ENGLISH |
SCIENCE |
ENGLISH |
SCIENCE |
RE |
PD |
HISTORY |
MATHS |
RE |
MATHS |
PE |
MUSIC |
MFL |
MUSIC |
ICT |
PD |
ART |
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Notes for Parents
- The 6 week timetable above indicates when homework will be set in a particular subject over the course of approximately one Half Term. It is designed so that Year 7 students receive and record at least 2 pieces of homework during this time in each subject. This 6-weekly timetable will run throughout the year with week 1 following on from week 6. Although subject areas will endeavour to follow the timetable, on some occasions this may not be possible, due to timetabling constraints or other unforeseen circumstances and so homework will be issued at the earliest opportunity thereafter.
- A subject teacher may choose to set additional homework at his/her discretion, particularly in core subject areas.
- Please keep a close check on your son/daughter’s personal planner. It will be used to record homework.
- The homework set may be to consolidate work done in class, to leave students to pursue their own lines of enquiry or to prepare work for a following lesson.
- There are many ways that you as parents can help your son/daughter: encouraging and supporting; checking presentation, handwriting and spelling; testing what has been set to be learnt; listening to them reading their written work; asking them to explain what they have been studying.
- The amount of time to be spent on homework will vary depending on the piece of work students have been asked to complete. Subject teachers will provide guidance but please encourage your son/daughter to ask if they are unsure.
- Literacy Homework booklets can be found below:
Literacy Booklet Weeks 1-11 Literacy Booklet Weeks 12 - 20
Literacy Booklet Weeks 21-30 Literacy Booklet Weeks 91-100
Homework Club
Homework Club is held in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on Monday-Thursday from 3.15pm until 4pm and Friday from 3.15pm until 3.45pm
This is an opportunity for students to complete homework within the school environment and to have access to books & the Internet where appropriate. Support staff in the LRC are available at this time to offer advice and assistance.
Week 1: 5th September 2011
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL:
Les adjectifs
Week 2: 12th September 2011
GEOGRAPHY:
Geography passport
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
MUSIC:
Year 7 Music Homework 1
PE:
Question 1: List 3 rules from the sport you are currently taking part in during P.E. lessons
Question 2: Explain the major safety considerations from the sport
Question 3: Using the sport, plan a warm up under the following headings:
- Raising the heart rate – Stretching the appropriate muscle groups – Skill related practice/dril
SCIENCE:
Week 3: 19th September 2011
ART:
Line and Texture -
Complete the different styles of line (Page 1 of Art Homework Booklet) Art homework booklet
Look around your home and find some different textures. Sketch each texture into a box and label it
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
MFL:
Ma Maison
RE:
A New Beginning.
You have started a new year in a new school. Christians believe that to belong to a community is very important and that the church is a community of people who share things.
Write about a community group that you belong to. For example, this might be your family, your church, your old school, BRJ, a club.
Aim to write between 100-150 words about your group. You can hand write this or word process it
Week 4: 26th September 2011
SCIENCE:
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
PRODUCT DESIGN:
Shade in the PRODUCT DESIGN lettering and then write BRJ in your own lettering style, between the two lines and shade Product Design Homework Booklet
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
Week 5: 3rd October 2011
ART:
Collage your name.
Find some different types of paper with different textures & patterns and cut them out to spell your name. Art homework booklet
PE:
Question 1: Draw a layout and label the court used in Badminton (single and double court)
Question 2: Explain why footwork is an essential skill required in all racket / net games
Question 3: Can you identify the different types of serve that are used in Badminton
RE:
Our Mission Statement
Read our school mission statement and answer the following questions:
1) List three things it says about BRJ
2) What is it that we do at school that links with the words of our mission statement?
3) If you had to create a list of five ‘pledges’ of ways in which students will behave based on our mission statement, what would your list look like?
AIM to write between 100-150 words for all of your questions. You can hand write this or word process it
Week 6: 10th October 2011
GEOGRAPHY:
My Route to School
ICT:
Using resources in a presentation
MUSIC:
Survey monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
RHOBUS words.
Produce your own Rhobus word, colour the shape and letters Product Design Homework 2
Week1: 17th October 2011
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL: Ma Chambre
MONDAY 24 - FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER
Week 2: 31st October 2011
GEOGRAPHY:
Map Reading Skills
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
MUSIC:
Year 7 Music homework 2
PE:
SCIENCE:
Week 3: 7th November 2011
ART:
Colour Wheel
Add colours to the wheel, making sure you get them in the right place! Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
ICT:
Using the internet: Searches
MFL:
Le soir
RE:
Symbols of Baptism
Baptism is the sign of belonging to the Christian community. Baptism is an Initiation Rite, a sign of the beginning of membership of the Christian community called Church.
A local Christian Church is replacing one of its stained glass windows. The Parish Priest would like you to design a new window based on the sign and symbols of Baptism.
You can hand draw it or do this on a computer – it must have lots of colour in it!
Week 4: 14th November 2011
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
PRODUCT DESIGN:
Health and Safety
Produce a sign that would keep students safe during Product Design Lessons. Complete this in your homework booklet Product Design Homework 3
SCIENCE:
Week 5: 21st November 2011
ART:
Shape
Draw lots of ORGANIC shapes and add colour.
Draw lots of GEOMETRIC shapes. Art homework booklet
PE:
RE:
Symbols of Baptism
Make a baptism card to be sent to someone you know who is getting baptised. You must include at least one symbol, one action and some words to show the meaning of baptism.
You can hand draw it or do this on a computer.
Week 6: 28th November 2011
GEOGRAPHY:
Volcanoes
Volcano Man
ICT:
Using the internet: URLs
MUSIC:
Survey monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
Mind Mapping
Identify and mind map a theme of your choice Product Design Homework 4
Week1: 5th December 2011
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL: Ou es tu ou vas tu
Week 2: 12th December 2011
GEOGRAPHY:
Lost
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
MUSIC:
Year 7 music homework 3
PE:
SCIENCE:
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
MONDAY 19 DECEMBER - TUESDAY 3 JANUARY
Week 3: 4th January 2012
ART:
Still life drawing. At home find 3 objects. Set them up in front of you so that the objects overlap. Look carefully at the objects and make a pencil study of them. Make sure you add tone with shading! Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner
MFL:
Ou es tu ou vas tu 2
RE:
Stories
Interview an older person about their childhood. Your aim is to find out what life was like for that person when they were a child. Prepare 10 questions in advance to ask them.
You can record your interview or write/type up the answers.
Week 4: 9th January 2012
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
PRODUCT DESIGN:
LABELLING
Sketch a product of your choice and use labelling to explain what each part of the product does
Product Design Homework 5
SCIENCE:
Week 5: 16th January 2012
ART:
The fauves: The fauves were a group of artists. Research on the internet to find 10 facts out about the Fauves and what their artwork was like. Art homework booklet
PE:
Question 1: Can you identify / research a well known figure in swimming?
Question 2: List some of the safety considerations that are to be followed when at the pool
Question 3: Explain the term BLABT
RE:
More Stories
Design and create an ancient scroll. Research and retell the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls from the point of view of the boy who discovered them. Write up the story on your scroll.
Week 6: 23rd January 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Field Sketching
Field Sketching Blank Sheet
ICT:
Leaflet evaluation home work.
MUSIC:
Survey monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
MATERIALS
Name the Materials – In the table, name the main material used to make the product that you have at home. If you can, be specific about the material used – e.g. metal - aluminium. Product Design Homework 6
Week 1: 30th January 2012
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL:
J'aime bien ca
Week 2: 6th February 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Population
Population task sheet
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
MUSIC:
Year 7 music homework 4
PE:
Question 1: Where is the National Sports Centre of Excellence for Gymnastics?
Question 2: What words would be used to describe a good Gym performance?
Question 3: From the following categories select two different skills that you can perform well. You must use the correct terminology: Roll Travel Balance
SCIENCE:
HALF TERM
MONDAY 13 - FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY
Week 3: 20th February 2012
ART:
Piet Mondrian: Find 10 important facts about the life and work of artist Piet Mondrian. Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
ICT:
Internet Safety, Chat room rules.
MFL:
J'aime bien ca 2
RE:
Who do you Say I am?
Choose a story about Jesus from the Bible. Design a storyboard retelling this story. Explain your reasons for choosing this story e.g the moral behind it.
You can complete this by hand or on a computer
Week 4: 27th February 2012
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
PRODUCT DESIGN:
RESEARCH
Using the internet, research about why supermarkets encourage you not to use plastic bags. Try to find out facts and figures about how many plastic bags we use and what are the problems with using them. You should explain your answer in sentences. Product Design Homework 7
SCIENCE:
Week 5: 5th March 2012
ART:
Name in Shapes
Using Geometric shapes make a design for your name. You can use shapes such as squares/circles/rectangles/triangles/hexagons etc. Art homework booklet
PE:
RE:
LENT
It is a Christian tradition that Christians try to follow the example of Jesus in the wilderness by giving something up during Lent. They may also do something extra to help others. They do these things to improve self-discipline and resole to be a better person.
Imagine that you are a Christian preparing for Lent. Plan a week of activities (one for every morning and every afternoon) to help you follow Jesus’ example. Design your activities in a table as shown below. Explain the reasons for each activity and how it helps a Christian follow Jesus’ example.
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Week 6: 12th March 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Population 2
Population 2 task sheet
ICT:
Internet safety. What if?
MUSIC:
Survey monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
3D SKETCH
Select a piece of furniture at home and produce a 3D sketch. You should use a ruler to draw straight lines. When you have completed your drawing shade it in with coloured pencils. Product Design Homework 8
Week 1: 19th March 2012
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
MFL:
Thinking skills
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
Week 2: 26th March 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Map skills
MATHS:
Maths Homework Booklet
MUSIC:
Year 7 music Homework 5
PE:
SCIENCE:
EASTER HOLIDAYS
MONDAY 2 - FRIDAY 13 APRIL
Week 3: 16th April 2012
ART:
Bridget Riley
Find 10 important facts about the life and work of Op-Artist Bridget Riley. Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
ICT:
Spreadsheet modelling -
Key features.
MFL:
Le verbe aller
RE:
God’ work of Art
Most religions have the belief that life is a gift from God. Like any gift which is received it should be looked after and appreciated and thanks should be given for it.
1. Think of a gift you have ever given. Why did you choose that particular gift and not another?
2. Draw the gift. Write on it the name of the person you gave it to
3. What was said when you gave the gift?
4. Was it a surprise? How do you know?
5. If you were able to give a gift to someone at home, a special gift, what would it be? Why?
Week 4: 23rd April 2012
ART:
Make Op-Art
Using the grid in your homework booklet draw your own shapes which overlap the grid lines. Create a ‘chequerboard’ effect on the grid. Art homework booklet
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MATHS:
Transformations
| Transformations Level 4 | Transformations Level 5 | Transformations level 6 |
| Enlargement level 6 | Enlargement level 7 |
PE:
Question 1 What is the maximum squad number for a Rounder’s or cricket team?
Question 2: Explain the role of the Official/s in Rounders or cricket
Question 3: Using the following headings create a warm up for Rounders or Cricket:
Raising the heart rate Stretching of appropriate muscle groups Skill practice/drill
PRODUCT DESIGN:
BAR CHART
Produce a bar chart that displays the results provided. Complete the scale and titles on the Axis. Colour your chart. Product Design Homework 9
RE:
God’ Work of Art
Read the story of the Parable of the Talents
1. Create a storyboard to illustrate the main points of the parable
2. Write a modern day version of the parable making sure you emphasise the true message and meaning of the story
SCIENCE:
Week 6: 7th May 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Describing places in Geography
ICT:
Spreadsheets Who uses spreadsheets?
MUSIC:
Survey monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
PRODUCT ANALYSIS
Analyse the product shown on the sheet completing the boxes provided. Product Design Homework 10
Week 1: 14th May 2012
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL:
Learning skills
Week 2: 21st May 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
An energetic crossword
MATHS:
Transformations
| Transformations Level 4 | Transformations Level 5 | Transformations level 6 |
| Enlargement level 6 | Enlargement level 7 |
MUSIC:
Year 7 Music Homework 6
PE:
Question 1: What two activities do you perform the best at? Explain why you think you perform well in the two events
Question 2: Select one event from the following and answer the questions: Long Jump/ Shot Putt /800m
State one rule used within the sport. Describe one strategy/tactic that ensures success within the event
Question 3: List 6 different track events performed in Athletics
SCIENCE:
Week 3: 28th May 2012
ART:
Pattern Work
Using the 3 geometric shapes in your booklet to make a ROTATIONAL pattern. Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
ICT:
Who uses Databases?
MFL:
Les verbes avoir et faire
RE:
Prayer
Read Luke 6:12, Luke 9:28 and Luke 4:16 and answer the following 3 questions for each passage:
1. Where did Jesus pray?
2. Did Jesus pray by himself, with others or part of a community?
3. Was Jesus’ prayer private or public prayer? How do you know?
HALF TERM
MONDAY 4 - FRIDAY 8 JUNE
Week 4: 11th June 2012
ART:
Design a Mural
Using Geometric shapes make your own composition as a design for a mural which could be painted on a children’s playground. Art homework booklet
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MATHS:
Transformations
| Transformations Level 4 | Transformations Level 5 | Transformations level 6 |
| Enlargement level 6 | Enlargement level 7 |
PRODUCT DESIGN:
RE:
Sikhism
Prepare a fact sheet that explains the 5K’s. Use your classwork, books and/or your own research to help you.
This work can be completed by hand or using a computer.
SCIENCE:
Week 6: 25th June 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
Energy timeline part 1
Energy timeline part 2
MUSIC:
Survey Monkey
PRODUCT DESIGN:
Week1: 2nd July 2012
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
HISTORY:
You will complete one homework task from the list below. Your teacher will inform you of which one and you must record this in your planner:
MFL:
Week 2: 9th July 2012
GEOGRAPHY:
MATHS:
Transformations
| Transformations Level 4 | Transformations Level 5 | Transformations level 6 |
| Enlargement level 6 | Enlargement level 7 |
MUSIC:
PE:
SCIENCE:
Week 3: 16th July 2012
ART:
Revision
Revise all of the key terms that you have studied this year.
Art homework booklet
ENGLISH:
Your teacher will inform you of your homework from the English homework booklet this week.
Make sure this is recorded in your planner.
ICT: Video and sound, review of the work done in class.
MFL:
RE:
REVISION
Create a glossary of all of the key words and terms that you have learnt over the past year in RE.
Aim for at least 15 on your list.
TERM ENDS 19 JULY 2012
ICT:
Using resources in a presentation: Home work link