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Homework Club

17 Oct 2024

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What Is the Homework Club?

The PLUS Programme Homework Club is a programme whereby UCC students volunteer to be placed in a Cork city secondary school to help students with their homework. Volunteers will help junior cycle students (1st- 3rd years).

The Homework Club aims to provide academic support to junior cycle students. It is envisaged that tutors will provide additional academic support to students in an encouraging, motivating and fun environment. The Homework Club aims to foster closer relations between UCC and DEIS-linked schools while encouraging students to consider progression to the third level, particularly where there is little tradition of progression onto higher education.

What Is the Time Commitment?

Tutors are asked to commit to one Homework Club School/time slot for the full duration (5-7 weeks) in Semester 1 and/or Semester 2

You will be assigned to a Homework Club at the same school, on the same day on either:

• Monday  15:00 - 17:30 
• Tuesday  15:00 - 17:30
• Wednesday  12:30 - 14:30 

Volunteers will remain in their assigned School & Day slot for the duration of the programme. We will do our best to offer students their 1st preference day/time slot; however, on occasion, it is not always possible.

Do I Have to Study the Curriculum Beforehand?

Volunteers do not need to know the Junior Cycle curriculum. The Homework Club's ethos is about showing students how to complete their homework correctly rather than doing the work for them. 

How Will I Get to the School I’ve Been Assigned To?

The PLUS Programme provides free coach transport and is available from UCC to the schools and back again from Gaol Cross.

Where Do I Find the Homework Club?

The Homework Club is located on the 1st floor, The Hub Building, UCC Main Campus, College Road, Cork, UCC .

Please contact [email protected]   with your full name, surname and student number if you have any queries and we will get back to you within 1-2 working days during regular daytime office hours.

How Do I Apply?

Complete the 'Children First' Tusla Training

Complete the online registration form

After submitting the online registration form, the PLUS Programme   will request that you be put forward for Garda Vetting. You will receive an email from GardaVetting once this has been done. (Please check your umail inbox and search your spam folder for the  search term [email protected] ) It can take 4 to 6 weeks to complete the Garda Vetting Process.

Volunteers must attend a mandatory training session. Training dates will be released closer to the start date via an email from [email protected]  

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Homework, Homework Club & Evening Study

In O'Connell Secondary School we understand that it is a lot easier for students to continue their studying in school rather than when they get home. Home offers distractions and options that are not present in school. Our students can avail of homework club here. We provide a hot drink and a snack for the students after school. Then Homework Club begins which is supervised by a qualified teacher and an SNA. These two members of staff are on hand to help any student with questions they may have about their homework.

This is a great way for students to prepare themselves for school the following day. When we surveyed students about Homework Club, they mentioned the feeling of happiness when they come to school with all their work done. This service is such an easy one to provide and yet means so much to our students!

The Purpose of Homework

Homework is designed to meet the following purposes:

• Reinforce and strengthen concepts taught in class
• Complete unfinished call work
• Review and practise previous learning
• Develop independent study skills and work habits
• Develop responsibility and good time management
• Enhance academic achievement.

Look at the excitement and anticipation of the students about to recieve their Junior Cert results - knowing they had worked hard and done their best:

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Policy for Homework Club

• The homework club allows children the option of supervised time in school to do their homework before returning home. This will assist them by providing a quiet and suitable atmosphere in which to spend time at their homework free from the normal distractions at home.
• The homework club runs for one hour each day from 2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m in the school. It is be available to pupils from 1st to 6th class.
• The children are supervised doing the homework that has been prescribed by their own class teacher.
• Direction will be offered to the children to assist them in completing their homework if needed but a comprehensive evaluation will not be carried out by the supervising teacher.
• As per the school’s homework policy the final responsibility for checking the child’s homework rests with the parents/guardians. The supervising teacher will not be responsible for checking the homework of any child upon completion, this remains the responsibility of the parent.
• If the children finish their homework before the hour has elapsed, they will be encouraged to engage in work related to their school work such as reading, studying, art, early finishers sheets etc.
• Material or activities not related to school or homework are not be allowed.
• The school’s normal discipline code is to be observed at all times.
• When the hour has elapsed, the children must be met punctually at the school gate as normal or, with parental written permission, children from 4th class up can make their own way home.
• The homework club will run for the duration of the academic school year. A rate of 7 euro per hour (to be paid each day) or 20 euro per week (to be paid on Monday) will be charged.  

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What is homework club/evening study.

Homework Club/Evening Study is an after school club where tutoring is offered to students who are struggling with their school work. The tutors not only assist the students with their homework but they also provide them with helpful study tips and techniques to help them succeed in their classes.

The Benefits of Homework Club/Evening Study?

Homework Club/Evening Study is ultimately beneficial to students who need assistance with their homework. Those receiving tutoring at the Homework Club acquire new study techniques to improve their grades, learn to be persistent and become more responsible and gain from their experiences.

The Homework Club is open to all students and takes place from Monday and Wednesday at 4:00-6:00pm . It is supervised by teachers within the school.

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