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KEY STAGE 3 STUDY zone
Supporting your learning throughout Years 7, 8 and 9
key dates
YEAR 7
NGRT assessment
29th September - 3rd October 2025
ASPIRE 1
5th January - 16th January 2025
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ASPIRE 2
5th May - 15th May 2025
YEAR 8
ASPIRE 1
5th January - 16th January 2025
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ASPIRE 2
5th May - 15th May 2025
YEAR 9
ASPIRE 1
1st December - 12th December 2025
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ASPIRE 2
16th March - 27th March 2025
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ELEVATE at saints peter and paul| kS3
REACHING FOR THE STARS
Why Homework Matters
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Homework is your chance to strengthen classroom learning, build independence, and show resilience.
At Saints Peter & Paul, homework is more than just completing tasks.
It's your chance to Elevate your learning, build discipline and show how responsible you are.
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KS3 Homework Expectations
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Homework is posted every Tuesday at 3:00 pm on ClassCharts
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The deadline is 8:00 am the following Tuesday
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At KS3, you should aim for at least 60 minutes of homework each night (this may vary by subject)
elevate HOMEWORK CLUB
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Use school computers, resources, and textbooks
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Ask staff or other students for help
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Work in a calm, focused space
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Be part of a community learning together
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It’s your time to get things done, ask questions, and get any support you need.
YEARS 7 & 8
ALL YEAR ROUND
Monday to Thursday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilson Centre
YEAR 9
ALL YEAR ROUND
Monday to Thursday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
D1-8
HOMEWORK PLATFORM GUIDES
GETTING INTO GOOD HOMEWORK HABITS
Check ClassCharts everyday
This will help you to check instructions and stay on top of your homework for each subject so you don't miss anything or forget!
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Start early & space it out
Break topics into chunks over days.
Use your homework timetable to spread homework across the week, so you don't end up trying to do too much at once
Use active methods
Flashcards, mind maps, practice questions
Keep your notes and resources organised in a folder
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Test yourself
Cover answers and quiz yourself — it helps memory
Come along to Elevate Homework Club for extra challenges
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Mix it up
Switch between subjects to keep your brain fresh
REVISION RESOURCES & USEFUL WEBSITES
PARENT/CARER INFORMATION
Supporting you to support your child through Key Stage 3
Throughout the school year, we provide several opportunities for families to come into school to access support and discuss their child's progress at every stage of their secondary school journey.
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Information evenings
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At the start of the academic year, you will attend a session focussed on a key priority for the year ahead to enable you to work in partnership with school to support your child's academic success.
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Parents evenings
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This is your chance to meet with each subject to hear about your child's achievements to date and discuss any areas for development.