Education fees
There are costs associated with sending your child to
school.
State
schools provide free instruction, administration and facilities. However,
principals in conjunction with the school's Parents and Citizens' association
are able to charge fees under the Student Resource Scheme. The amount payable
is reviewed annually and may change from year level to year level. Parents and
caregivers are responsible for providing such items as day to day stationery
and uniforms. Parents also bear the costs of school excursions, camps and
extracurricular activities.
Possible combinations of student accounts are:
Student Resource Scheme
These
fees are in addition to the book lists (back to school requirements) that are
issued at the end of each school year. The Student Resource Scheme
payment is invoiced to each student early in Term 1. The scheme fee offsets
bulk purchases made by the school for each year level for items such as:
equipment needed to enhance the curriculum during the year e.g art equipment /
text books / cooking ingredients / playdough / colour paper / literacy &
numeracy projects / drama coaching etc.
Excursion Expenses
Excursion
prices are set according to a cost recovery basis only. Schools are not
allocated funding for excursions therefore teachers must submit costing plans
proving that all expenses e.g. bus travel, for proposed excursions will be met
before proceeding.
Instrumental Music Program
For students enrolled in our music program there is a
levy payable plus a hire fee (if students are hiring an instrument).
These fees are due and payable PRIOR
to the student’s first lesson.
Payment of student accounts
Payments may be made via:
1. BPOINT –
log in via your web browser to BPOINT and be sure to include the full web
address provided on your Invoice. BPOINT takes only 20 characters in the
student name field and this includes spaces. It will NOT accept an
apostrophe, hyphen or similar. An abbreviated version of your student’s
name is acceptable e.g. Smith K
2. Internet Banking
BSB: 064-804 Account: 00091751. Please use your student’s name as a
reference.
3. Cash –
via the school office (place cash in a secure bag or envelope - drop box admin
office)
NB:
multiple payments are best placed in one bag per family. No need for
separate envelopes per child/invoice. Please ensure that you have
the correct amount as we cannot guarantee change.
4. Centrepay –
Centrelink deductions are accepted at this school. Please advise office
staff who can assist with the completion of the correct forms.
Part payments of accounts and invoices is
available however please advise the Principal via email or letter in advance,
so that the arrangement can be noted and approved. If such an arrangement is
required for an excursion such as Camp, the full amount must be paid prior
to the student attending the activity.
It
is very important for all students that school debts are paid as these are
monies that our school is expecting that we have already planned or expended.
Schools receive limited funding from the government and our hard working
P&C’s. Funds are used to benefit all students. Budgets are tight and
schools account for every dollar collected and expended. School debts affect
all students as it restricts what we may do to support student learning.