Homework
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is an online learning platform which enables teachers to collaborate and communicate with students. Google Classroom serves as a hub for student work, homework and classroom resources
Teachers are able to access their classes to set work and share resources. There are a number of other “classrooms” which have also been created, such as tutor groups, year groups and student councils.
Most homework is set on Google Classroom and parents / carers are able to see on a weekly basis what has been set.
The Google Classroom allows you to view:
- Missing work—work not submitted.
- Upcoming work—work due today, tomorrow or due in the upcoming week.
- Class activities—announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers.
Students will set up their school google account in year 7 and will be given a school email address. They should speak to their tutor if they are experiencing any problems accessing their account or if they have forgotten their email address or password.
School email address format:
first initial+last name+year of entry to bulmershe @bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
for example:
dbeckham23@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
Further support can be found at the links below:
Parent guide: https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6388136?hl=en
Video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgS-hoSIjnw
Sparx Maths
Sparx Maths homework is personalised so questions are just right for each child's personal ability level, leading to faster progress. Every question contains a short support video to help students answer questions, even when they get stuck.
Questions are structured to build understanding and are based on what has been taught in class, meaning that homework is achievable.
Homework is issued on a Wednesday at 11 and is due to be completed by the following Wednesday each week. Any work completed after the 8 days is considered late and will incur a detention (As explained by Mr Hussain in a letter sent 24th April 2024)
Accounts will be set up automatically in school and students.
Click here to open Sparx Maths website.
On the login screen, click Login with Google and enter your usual school google account details (same as Google Classroom)
Any issues contact Mr Hussain, head of Maths: thussain@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
Seneca Learning for Science
Seneca online learning is a homework and revision platform with 1000+ exam board specific interactive courses. Students often use Seneca in class, but sometimes homework and revision will also be set on the platform.
Personalised login links can be found on Google Classroom in the Science Class
Any problems, please contact Mr Burrows, head of science: gburrows@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
Reading
We encourage a minimum of at least 1 hour of reading at home per week. We use accelerated reader in the English department to monitor reading through accelerated reader quizzes. Pupils are encouraged to take a quiz once they have finish reading a book. The quiz results allow teachers to assess how well students understood the book. The school is able to monitor words read, inference and deduction. Teachers create leader boards, provide certificates and prizes throughout the year to those who are reading and making progress.
Login for years 8-12
Username: lowercase first initial + last name+ year started at Bulmershe e.g. dbeckham21
Password: english1 (note: all lowercase)
Login for year 7
Username: lowercase first initial + last name+ year started at Bulmershe e.g. dbeckham21
Password: English1 (note: acapital E)
Why read for twenty minutes every day?
- By reading 20 minutes a day, you expose yourself to 1.8 million words in a year
- Reading can relieve stress by 68% in a lot less than 20 minutes
- Taking 20 minutes to read every day can boost mental health
- Children who read 20 minutes a day score in the 90th percentile