Dear Parent/Carer
Year 9 Half-Term Homework
As we approach the upcoming break, we reflect on the hard work and efforts of our Year 9 students and the investment they have made towards their studies in this first module.
The half-term break is undoubtedly a well-deserved time for rest and rejuvenation. It is also important to recognise that this period must also be utilised by students to stay on track with their academic studies and to maintain the continuity of their learning. As a result, all students have been set compulsory homework tasks to complete in each subject over the break.
These tasks have been posted onto their Google Classrooms and are outlined below. They should be completed gradually throughout the break and we kindly request your support in reinforcing the significance of completing the assigned homework tasks.
| English | Sparx reader and research based on the life of Shakespeare |
| Maths | Sparx tasks revisiting and consolidating module 1 tasks |
| Science | Seneca assignments |
| History | Seneca assignments |
| Geography | Seneca assignments |
| RE | Project on shrines and a reading task in preparation for module 2 |
| French | Languagenut tasks to reinforce vocabulary and grammar on the content covered in this module |
| Spanish | Languagenut tasks to reinforce vocabulary and grammar on the content covered in this module |
| Art | Black History Month art competition |
| Drama | Research task focused on the differences between African and European theatre |
| IT | Website research on fashion and sports |
| Food | A research on nutrition and food labelling |
| Music | Black History Month research tasks |
| Technology | Research project on the 6Rs of sustainability |
All Year 9 students also have access to their Knowledge Organiser Google Classroom and this platform has links to all of the knowledge organisers for this module. These overviews provide insight into the topics and key concepts that the students have been learning in each of their subjects for the module. If your child has not joined this classroom, this can be accessed on Google Classroom by using the code: zga24yn.
With regards to the online learning platforms that we use across the Academy, please see below for the details of access to these websites
| Subject | Learning Platform | Access | Access Problems |
| Maths | Sparx Maths | All students have been provided with their usernames and passwords | The student must report this to their subject teacher |
| English | Sparx Reader | ||
| Languages | Languagenut | ||
| English, History, Geography, Science | Seneca | All students will have links to the Seneca assignments posted onto their Google Classrooms | Please report to Mrs Parsons |
We appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration in fostering a positive and effective learning environment for your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at eleanor.parsons@halley.latrust.org.uk.
Yours faithfully
Eleanor Parsons | Head of Franklin School