We believe that learning continues beyond the classroom. At West Hill School, we have an expectation that all students will complete home learning on a weekly basis as directed by their subject teachers.

‘Home learning’ is any work or activity which students are expected to complete outside lesson time, either on their own, or with parents or carers.

The purpose of home learning:

• To develop the confidence and self-discipline to work independently
• To retrieve, consolidate and reinforce essential knowledge and skills
• To extend school learning
• To prepare for assessments and exams
• To nurture the home/school relationship

Teachers set a minimum of 30 minutes per subject per week during Years 7–9, and 60 minutes per subject during Years 10 and 11, giving at least 48 hours for completion of each piece. 

Students record the details of home learning in their planners. Home learning is also published via the West Hill School app.

There are spaces in school for students to complete their home learning before and after school where they can use resources such as computers and lined paper.