Explanation of Student Charges and Voluntary Contributions - 2009

Stationery Pack Charge

Stationery Packs this year, can only be purchased as a whole, there will be no opportunity to cross off any items in the child's pack, this helps to keep the cost competitive by reducing the packing and handling charge. Text books will be excluded from these packs, other than diaries and writing books. The contents of these packs have been calculated in conjunction with teachers in each year level. All packs ordered through the school will be available for collection on Thursday 29 January at BNPS. If you do not wish to avail of this offer, items can be purchased independently.

Compulsory Subject Charges for Essential Education Items

The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development has advised that material supplied to students is a category of school charge that parents are expected to pay. The Beaumaris North Primary School Council has determined that the 2009 Student Charge for Essential Education Items is $230 - this is made up of requisites for these areas:

• Literacy Texts and supplies
• Mathematics texts and supplies
• Information Technology and supplies
• Art - Performing and Visual supplies
• Integrated Studies/Science/Tech supplies
• Compulsory supplies classroom/photocopy

These charges cover such expenses as - software, computers and technical components, paper, copying, printing, text books, sport equipment and uniforms, visual art supplies, musical instruments, internet usage, first aid materials, grade class materials etc.

Voluntary School Contribution

The Voluntary School Contribution for 2009 has been set at $80 per child. This contribution supports the facilities enhancement including the purchase of additional whiteboards, library books and resources, replacement of aging computers and printers. The Voluntary School Contribution will also be used for grounds development ensuring our school ground and play equipment is safe and within safety standards and guidelines.

First Aid Officer Levy

The provision of a qualified first aid officer on a daily basis is a service that is warmly received by parents and teachers. This service is entirely funded by the BNPS parent community. The school first aid officer provides high standards of first aid, health counselling and support to families.

Excursion Charge

This is an annual amount which provides for whole class excursions and incursions. The student charge for excursions is set by year level as per table below. Please note that this charge does not include the cost of swimming or camps. You may also note that the excursion charge has decreased in all year levels for 2009.

Building Maintenance Trust Fund - Tax Deductible

The maintenance of a safe and attractive school ground is important for all who use the facilities. This donation enables safety issues to be addressed immediately and development work to be undertaken. Donations to this Fund are tax deductible. The suggested voluntary contribution to this fund is $80.00.

Cost Comparisons to 2008 Contribution

We do try to keep in mind the families budgets when working in the parent contribution area, and using the example of the Stationery Pack, Subject Charge, First Aid Levy and Excursion Levy, this year's contribution is less in five of our seven grade levels.

Payment Options

For 2009, we have again made it possible to divide your financial commitment to the school into five equal monthly payments, please find attached note - Options for Payment of School Expenses.

In the event that you would like to pay by cheque or cash, you may pay at the school office by the booklist return date. All cheques need to be made out to Beaumaris North Primary School.

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