The Ignatian - December 2016 Vol 26 July Edition Vol 27 | Page 14

Regis ReView
“Son, have you done your homework?”
“All done, Mum.”
This kind of conversation is now a reality
due to the ReView@Regis after school
study program. The idea of having
assistance with homework, assessments
and a place and time to practise with a
musical instrument in a formal setting
seems to have appealed to many parents
and students in Years 5 and 6.
In the brief time that this program has been
available at the Regis Campus, the feedback
from both parents and students has been
extremely positive. Modelled on ReView
at the Senior Campus, ReView@Regis is
providing students with a safe, engaging
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and informative setting for completing all
the little tasks of school and the assistance
with organisation that so many boys really
need.
After speaking with the boys, I wanted to
gather their feelings and thoughts about the
program. Many comments were along the
same lines:
“It’s so good to be able to get my work
completed and submitted on time.”
“There are no distractions here. It’s a lot
quieter than home and I am able to ask the
teachers if I need help. I get the work done
much faster.”
Students look forward to their fifteen
minute break away from the books where
they enjoy playing with their friends, and
afternoon tea seems a popular event,
though not much time is spent eating it!
Through each of the two sessions per
afternoon, the staff encourage the students
to ask questions and seek help whenever
necessary. They are reminded of the three
Q’s: quiet, quality and questions.
It is hoped that the boys continue to
develop good study habits, independence
and confidence in their own learning.
These are important outcomes of the
program.
ERICA READING,
R EG IS R E V I E W M A N AG E R