School Fees
2012 School Fee Structure
| 1 Child Family | 2 Child Family | 3 Child Family | 4 Child Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Fees | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Subject Levy | $98 | $196 | $294 | $392 |
| Stationery | $56 | $112 | $168 | $224 |
| Excursions | $42 | $84 | $126 | $168 |
| TOTAL | $926 | $1122 | $1318 | $1514 |
Payment Breakdown of School Fees Only: ($700 per year)
- PER Week: $17.50 --(Based on 40 school weeks)
- PER Fortnight: $35.00 --(Based on 20 school fortnights)
- PER Month: $63.64
- PER Term: $175.00 --(Based on 4 terms)
School Fees
School Fees are charged to allow the school to function. They are determined by the amount of shortfall in Government funding to Catholic schools. Heating, electricity, water, telephone, cleaning, maintenance, insurances and council rates are very costly and so the collection of fees to meet these costs is extremely important.
Subject Levy
Subject Levy covers the cost of most equipment and materials necessary to implement our curriculum. Parents’ Club fundraising activities subsidises those costs, which are unable to be met through the levy -eg- playground equipment, furnishings.
Excursion Levy
Excursion Levy covers the costs of some of the compulsory excursions for the year. Parents are asked to contribute to more expensive excursions throughout the year when necessary. A fee is charged for non compulsory activities to cover the running / hiring of a bus.
Planned Giving
At present parents are asked to contribute to Planned Giving which is run by the Parish. This money supports the capital costs incurred by the school -eg- buildings, renovations and extensions, major furniture and equipment items. This is a voluntary contribution. Receipts are issued at the end of the financial year. If you feel you would like to support the school in this way please enquire at the office.
Capital Levy
This is to subsidize capital works development in the school.
Educational Maintenance Allowance
This is provided by the relevant government department for those parents with a current and valid Social Security card. The allowance for 2011 is $230.00 child per year. Cardholders are paid $115. The remaining $115 is paid to St. Brendan’s. This is credited to your school fees account and you will be receipted for it accordingly. You will be notified through the school newsletter of the times to complete the necessary forms. You may use your cheque to make further payment of school fees and levies.