Home Learning Enrichment Programme
​@ Citywest Educate Together N.S.

Information for ​Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
What is a Home Learning Enrichment Programme?

• The Home Learning Enrichment Programme is a menu of activities which replaces some of the weekly home learning tasks. *The menu of activities is further down this page...just keep scrolling!

Programme Background
This programme was introduced to us by a teacher returning from working in a school in New Zealand where this programme was successfully operating throughout the school. The rationale behind the programme is as follows:

• It reinforces the idea that learning is not confined to school and can be self-motivated.
• It recognises the importance of quality parental involvement in the child’s learning.
• It recognises that Monday to Thursday may not be ideal times for parents to spend time with children on creative activities.
• It gives autonomy to parents and children to manage their own time together working on projects.
• It broadens the topics and activities that can be done as part of homework.
• It gives an opportunity to parents and children to study/learn in depth topics or subjects that are of particular interest to the children.
• It encourages children to learn new skills or become involved in other extra-curricular activities.
• It provides recognition for the extra-curricular activities that the children might already be involved in.

What is involved with the programme?

• The children are given an overview of suggested activities and a  record sheet.
• Two activities are chosen (from differing categories) by children and parents together as activities that they will complete over the six week period. 
• Parents and children plan together a timescale/timetable for when they can complete these activities.
• Child and parent sign the Record Sheet and the child will be offered the opportunity to present one/both of their projects to their class.
• When activities are completed the children receive a Certificate of Completion.

What activities are included in the programme?

• A range of activities from Arts to Social Sciences, Sports and Community are included in the programme.

As each activity is completed, the parent and child sign their record sheet at home. The child then brings this record sheet to school. The class teacher will allocate time  for children to showcase and celebrate that they have learned.
What do I need to do?
Parental involvement is central to this programme. The following areas will need your input:
Planning:

1. Spend time with your child going through the activities and deciding on the ones they would like to commit to.
2. Agree a schedule with your child as to when they will engage in these activities and how much time they will spend on each one. Sign your child’s record sheet.

Engagement:

1. Engage with your child on the activity / project they have chosen.
2. Encourage your child to see their project/activity through to the end. 
3. Support your child to think critically and analyse the merits and faults of their work. 
4. Encourage the child to raise their standard and make improvements.
5. Work together on activities and enjoy them!

Presentation:

1. When the activity is completed help your child to work on how they are going to present this activity to the class and teacher.
2. Practise their presentation with them and help them if there is to be a performance aspect to their presentation. Sign your child’s record sheet. 

                 Develop a passion for learning.
            If you do you will never cease to grow.
                           (Anthony J. D’Angelo)

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