What it will cost?

We are a state school and therefore governed by the Education Act which entitles all children to a free education. The grants that we receive from the Government cover the basic running costs of the school. We have decided that it is important to provide more than a basic education for our children and each year the community raises money in a variety of ways to provide additional resources, facilities, expertise, educational activities and trips. This additional money is raised through fundraising activities or through parent donations.

PTA Fundraising:

Each year the PTA run a number of fundraising events and you will be encouraged to participate. These events will be spread throughout the year.

School donation:

• Suggested contribution of $230 per child per year
• Suggested contribution of $460 per family per year

School trips, camps and visits:

• Camps range from $35 to $100. Camps are usually held in the first or the fourth term. This cost is separate from the class levy mentioned below.
• A class levy is charged at the beginning of each term for every child.
• (the amount will vary according to the trips/visits planned for the term). This levy is to cover the cost of class visits to places beyond the school including transport and admission costs. It will also cover the cost of your child attending performance groups invited to our school.

Stationary:

• Yearly cost between $20 and $35 per child.
• We also charge a paper levy fee of $35 per child.