At Hillcrest we recognise the importance of extended learning in developing students’ knowledge and skills beyond the classroom. The setting of regular, meaningful extended learning will help each child to make good progress and to succeed in their examinations.

Extended learning will be set and explained in class, but also posted on Class Charts. All students and parents have a personal log in to the site. All deadlines for extended learning will be clearly visible on the individual student’s extended learning list.

In addition to the extended learning outlined below each student will be expected to read for 20 minutes per day.

Additional notes:

· Students in Year 7 are expected to spend an average of one hour per night on extended learning plus 20 minutes reading.

· In some subjects a longer project  of extended learning may be set. This may last for up to half a term. In this case the extended learning will be broken down into short term goals to allow students to manage their time.

· The pattern of extended learning may change at certain times of the year e.g. before examinations and during practical sessions in Technology/ Art.

· In addition to the above allocation, Performing Arts extended learning will be set when required.

Information on subjects are listed in the information block below.

At Hillcrest we recognise the importance of extended learning in developing students’ knowledge and skills beyond the classroom. The setting of regular, meaningful extended learning will help each child to make good progress and to succeed in their examinations.

Extended learning will be set and explained in class, but also posted on Class Charts.  All students and parents have a personal login to the site.  All deadlines for extended learning will be clearly visible on the individual student’s extended learning list.

Additional notes:

· Students in Year 8 are expected to spend an average of one hour and fifteen minutes per night on extended learning, plus 20 minutes reading.

· In some subjects a longer project or extended piece of extended learning may be set. This may last for up to half a term. In this case the extended learning will be broken down into short term goals to allow students to manage their time.

· The pattern of extended learning may change at certain times of the year e.g. before examinations and during practical sessions in Technology.

· In addition to the above allocation, Performing Arts extended learning will be set when required.

Information on subjects are listed in the information block below.

At Hillcrest we recognise the importance of extended learning in developing students’ knowledge and skills beyond the classroom. The setting of regular, meaningful extended learning will help each child to make good progress and to succeed in their examinations.

 Extended learning will be set and explained in class, but also posted on Class Charts.  All students and parents have a personal log in to the site. All deadlines for extended learning will be clearly visible on the individual student’s extended learning list.

In addition to the extended learning outlined below each student will be expected to read for 20 minutes per day.

Additional notes:

· Students in Year 9 are expected to spend an average of one hour thirty minutes per night on extended learning, plus 20 minutes reading.

· In addition to extended learning set by subject staff, they are expected to spend approximately fifteen minutes on reviewing their day’s lessons or revision. This is included within the one hour and thirty minutes

· In some subjects a longer project or extended piece of extended learning may be set. The project may last for up to half a term. In this case the extended learning will be broken down into short term goals to allow students to manage their time.

· The pattern of extended learning may change at certain times of the year e.g. before examinations and during practical sessions in Technology.

Options subjects are listed in the information block below