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24/03/24

Still a few tickets left via ParentPay. pic.twitter.com/F0fZG9QetQ

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22/03/24

So today's final step count for the GCSE Geographers was just short of 15,500 steps. pic.twitter.com/bWHN0C9Hso

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22/03/24

They have done a lot of walking today. We are wondering what the final step could will be. pic.twitter.com/ITAdBvFZ2E

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22/03/24

Our photographer today seems very interested in different land uses in town centres and the urban rural fringe, and the impact it has on the environment. pic.twitter.com/1QnYG1nQKg

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22/03/24

Lunch stop in the park! pic.twitter.com/7y1kqukV6M

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22/03/24

Not as lucky today with the weather as we were back in mid-November, when the Year 11 Geographers went to Walton, but still some nice scenery. pic.twitter.com/sKgxjrfQHN

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22/03/24

Trip 2 for the Yr 11 GCSE students. pic.twitter.com/lpCqimDNtw

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21/03/24

Giving the students the opportunity to try new things. pic.twitter.com/XDrtYXLo9D

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21/03/24

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21/03/24

Year 9 and 10 Reward Trip. pic.twitter.com/EyMFq9aKJ5

14/03/24

Happy Pi Day from all of us at Markhall! 🎉🥧 Remember, whether you're a student or staff member, Pi Day is a great opportunity to embrace the beauty of math and geometry. 🎈🥳

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13/03/24

Break for lunch and entertainment from some of their peers. pic.twitter.com/zMHE02pEX4

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13/03/24

Tour of the Campus and Halls.#uniofherts pic.twitter.com/qrPvdTUjwO

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13/03/24

Another University visit for Year 10s. pic.twitter.com/I4Rek7eBlK

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Yasamin Morgan 🙌 Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ➡️ Designated Safeguarding Lead at Mark Hall Academy 💙#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/zg3FWJ8lMp

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Yasamin Morgan 🙌 Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ➡️ Designated Safeguarding Lead at Mark Hall Academy 💙#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/zg3FWJ8lMp

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

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02/03/24

A busy Saturday morning. 72 students arrived for Year 11 Maths with biscuits, tea, coffee, hot choc and hoodies! Well done Year 11. Fantastic effort and application. pic.twitter.com/Ubkbka0EFT

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29/02/24

Mark Hall Academy are very excited to find out tomorrow who our new Year 7 cohort will be. We hope that everyone that has secured a place is looking forward to joining us in September and we can't wait to welcome you as part of the Mark Hall Academy community. pic.twitter.com/vHDRMRU6wl

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Homework

Rationale

“Homework is not an optional extra, but an essential part of a good education.” – 1999 White Paper, Excellence in Schools

Homework is work that is set to be done outside the timetabled curriculum. It contains an element of independent study in that it is not usually directly supervised by a teacher. It is important in raising student achievement.

Not all homework needs to be completed at home. For some students who find it hard to work at home, or for some tasks which may require resources (books, software, equipment) more readily available at school, Meteor Club runs every day where support is available.

Homework enhances student learning, improves achievement and develops students’ study skills and as such is an integral part of the curriculum. It requires careful planning and integration into the scheme of work of each curriculum area. Homework is set and should be recorded in the student’s planner.

Aims

Homework enables students to:

  • consolidate and extend work covered in class or prepare for new learning activities
  • access resources not available in the classroom.
  • develop research skills.
  • have an opportunity for independent work.
  • show progress and understanding.
  • provide feedback in the evaluation of teaching.
  • to enhance their study skills e.g. planning, time management and self-discipline.
  • to take ownership and responsibility for learning.
  • engage parental co-operation and support.
  • create channels for home school dialogue

Expectations: How much and by whom? Below is a guide:

Key Stage 3

Time per week
Subject Year 7 Year 8
English 2 x 30 mins 2 x 30 mins
Maths 2 x 30 mins 2 x 30 mins
Science 2 x 30 mins 2 x 30 mins
Geography 30 mins 30 mins
History 30 mins 30 mins
MFL 30 mins 30 mins

 

Key Stage 4

Time per week
Subject Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
English 2 x 45 mins 2 x 60 mins 2 x 60 mins
Maths 2 x 45 mins 2 x 60 mins 2 x 60 mins
Science 2 x 45 mins 2 x 60 mins 2 x 60 mins
Other subjects 1 x 45 mins 1 x 60 mins 1 x 60 mins

 

National average

Year 7 & 8 = 45-90 minutes a day
Year 9 = 60 – 120 minutes a day
Year 10 & 11 = 90 – 150 minutes a day

 

The role of the Parents/Carers

The role of the parent/carer is crucial if a child is to gain success from homework. To reinforce its value through positive feedback will give students the confidence to persevere, work hard and reach high standards of achievement.

Parents/carers can assist by:

  • Providing a quiet and clear place to work.
  • Negotiating with their child when homework is to be done.
  • Checking the time spent on individual tasks.
  • Checking the student planner and Show My Homework for homework set and deadlines
  • Signing the homework planner each week
  • Ensuring that outside clubs do not hamper a child’s quality of work and put a child under undue pressure.
  • Checking presentation, spelling and content of all homework being returned to academy.
  • Testing them on the work that has been set; listen to them read aloud what they have written; and ask them to explain what they are currently studying.
  • Providing the academy with information about any problems through the student planner or by contacting the academy directly.
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