Bright Brains Homework Club
The Craig Family Centre is proud to have been providing weekly homework support to local Primary and Secondary school students for over 15 years, at no cost to members.
Our 'Bright Brains' Homework Club provides a safe and supportive out-of-school learning environment for students living or studying in Ashburton and neighbouring suburbs. Students from Grade 1 to Year 8 can participate in activities that help to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, including reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, early and advanced mathematics.
We have helped many young people improve their understanding and engagement at school. Our objective is to help students deepen or re-discover a love of learning and build their confidence. We endeavour to make the student experience fun and the benefits long-lasting.
Whilst the Homework Club is open to all students, evidence shows that high quality Learning Support Programs (LSP) can be instrumental in supporting students at risk of disengaging from education. The additional support students receive can increase their academic success, foster social connections and improve wellbeing. This may be particularly true for students who are from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and those from disadvantaged groups. These students will be prioritised.
Sessions are delivered FREE to local students living in Ashburton and neighbouring suburbs with Craig Family Centre Membership, every Wednesday from 4.00pm–5.30pm during school terms.
Our 'Bright Brains' Homework Club provides a safe and supportive out-of-school learning environment for students living or studying in Ashburton and neighbouring suburbs. Students from Grade 1 to Year 8 can participate in activities that help to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, including reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, early and advanced mathematics.
We have helped many young people improve their understanding and engagement at school. Our objective is to help students deepen or re-discover a love of learning and build their confidence. We endeavour to make the student experience fun and the benefits long-lasting.
Whilst the Homework Club is open to all students, evidence shows that high quality Learning Support Programs (LSP) can be instrumental in supporting students at risk of disengaging from education. The additional support students receive can increase their academic success, foster social connections and improve wellbeing. This may be particularly true for students who are from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and those from disadvantaged groups. These students will be prioritised.
Sessions are delivered FREE to local students living in Ashburton and neighbouring suburbs with Craig Family Centre Membership, every Wednesday from 4.00pm–5.30pm during school terms.
Join the Club!
Local teachers and health practitioners can refer students to our Homework Club. Families can also self-refer.
Students can commit to the year or join us on a more casual basis. It is fun, and it is FREE (with membership). Students who have homework can bring it in. For younger students, we provide lots of fun learning recourses.
Students can commit to the year or join us on a more casual basis. It is fun, and it is FREE (with membership). Students who have homework can bring it in. For younger students, we provide lots of fun learning recourses.
Course Details - 2024
Weekly Sessions:
Wednesdays, 4pm – 5.30pm
(front doors close at 4.30pm)
Starts:
Term 3, Wednesday 14 August
Course Fee:
FREE with Annual Membership; $30 Full/$15 Concession (per year, per family)
Wednesdays, 4pm – 5.30pm
(front doors close at 4.30pm)
Starts:
Term 3, Wednesday 14 August
Course Fee:
FREE with Annual Membership; $30 Full/$15 Concession (per year, per family)
Our Tutors
Our Homework Tutors are trained volunteers. Whilst they vary in age and background, they are predominantly tertiary students (many of them completing their teaching degrees) or retired professionals with relevant subject knowledge.
Our tutors are trained in EAL Literacy Strategies and Child Safety. They all hold a current Working with Children Check.
Our Homework Club would not be possible without our dedicated Volunteer Homework Tutors. We recognise and appreciate their hard work and the time they dedicate to helping students improve their knowledge and understanding of their schoolwork.
Our tutors are trained in EAL Literacy Strategies and Child Safety. They all hold a current Working with Children Check.
Our Homework Club would not be possible without our dedicated Volunteer Homework Tutors. We recognise and appreciate their hard work and the time they dedicate to helping students improve their knowledge and understanding of their schoolwork.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Heath
Community Development Manager
[email protected]
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
Mary Heath
Community Development Manager
[email protected]
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
