School Contributions And Charges 2024
Dear Parents and Caregivers.
After a consultation with Family, Community and School Representatives, the following Contributions and Charges have been agreed to for the 2024 school year. It is broken into sections which are clearly identified below:
OTHER FUNDRAISING COSTS – P&C VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION
Each year the P & C endeavours to provide the school with additional education resources which are not factored into the Schools Online Budget. In addition to the significant fundraising they do, they request a contribution from families. In 2024, the requested contribution is $10.00 per student, capped at $20.00 per family.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In 2024, we will be asking for a $50.00 voluntary contribution for each student enrolled, which is a discounted rate of the maximum scheduled amount of $60.00 recommended in the School Education Regulations 2000. This figure will be for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 as decided by the School Board.
Money collected will be used to supplement school expenditure in STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, Mathematics), Civics and Citizenship. While contributions are voluntary, they enable us to work together to provide additional resources and opportunities for students at Forrestfield Primary School.
ITEMS FOR PERSONAL USE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
The charge for personal use items will vary from student to student and includes:
- Essential pupil requirements for all students and used in lessons (eg stationery, headphones, calculator)
- Non-essential pupil requirements but recommended for all students (eg art shirt, school & library bags)
- Non-essential pupil requirements that are not directly part of the educational programme (eg class photos)
CHARGES FOR EXTRA COST OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
A breakdown of estimated charges for your child’s participation in incursions, excursions & activities for 2024 has been included in the schedule below. These charges are reviewed annually and are increased only to reflect the increasing costs of offering these programs. The amounts indicated on the schedule represent the maximum charge for activities in 2024. In many cases these costs are subsidised by the school. Families will be asked to make payment for each activity when required. There are 3 major categories:
- Specific learning activities for all students conditional to payment (eg Excursions & Swimming Lessons)
- Specific learning activities for selected students conditional to payment (eg Camp, TAGS, PEAC, PACES)
- Other activities available to all students conditional to payment (eg Sausage Sizzles, School Picnics, Discos)
Payment Options
Voluntary Contributions and accounts for 2024 can be paid by using the following options:
Cash or EFTPOS at the school office.
Direct Deposit. Our bank details are: BSB: 066 112 ACCOUNT No: 00901476
When making a direct deposit, please include your child’s surname, first initial and reason for payment.
If you wish to make regular transfer of fund to the school, please speak to our helpful front office team to assist.
Charges Schedule 2024
The amounts indicated on the schedule represent the maximum charge for activities in 2024.
Category 1 | KIN | PRE | YR1 | YR2 | YR3 | YR4 | YR5 | YR6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swimming | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
Work Book | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | |
Classroom Activities | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
Excursions/Incursions | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Category 2 | KIN | PRE | YR1 | YR2 | YR3 | YR4 | YR5 | YR6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAGS | $40 | $40 | ||||||
Interschool Events | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | ||
PEAC | $300 | $300 | ||||||
Graduation | $100 | |||||||
Instrumental Music | **** | **** |
**** Purchase own instrument
Category 3 – Non Educational | KIN | PRE | YR1 | YR2 | YR3 | YR4 | YR5 | YR6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
School Photos ++ | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Graduation Shirt ++ | $40 | |||||||
Graduation Jacket ++ | $70 |
++ These areas are non-educational therefore GST is payable on these items
