Dear Parents,

2021 School Fees and Levies

At the end of each year we consider the school’s needs for the following year and set annual fees and levies accordingly. We recognize the economic impact of the Covid pandemic on families in 2020 and the need to operate within tight financial constraints.

In consultation with the School Accountant, the School Advisory Board and the Leadership Team, fees have been approved for 2021. To support all families, it has been decided to keep fees for 2021 the same as 2020.  The Swimming Levy for 2020 will be rebated as the Swimming Program for this year will not be going ahead.  A form for rebates will be sent out next week. We also encourage families to take up the option of using a payment plan that spreads the costs over the year.  A payment plan form is attached to this letter.

School Fees are made up of the following components.

Capital Levy (Per Family)

The Capital Levy ensures that the school is able to meet capital loan commitments. 

Tuition Levy (per child)

The Tuition Levy covers the costs of the following:

• stationery,
• excursions and incursions, 
• Resources, programs and materials for RE, Art, Music, Maths, Literacy, PE
• Sport expenses including buses

Technology Levy (per child)

 A Technology Levy meets the increasing demands of digital technologies. Digital Technologies is a component of the Victorian Curriculum where students design, create, manage and evaluate sustainable and innovative digital solutions for the future.

Family Fee (per Family)

The Family Fee assists to meet the costs of the following:

• Cleaning, gardening
• Insurance
• CEM levies
• Utilities
• Furniture and equipment
• Professional learning programs 
• Minor capital repairs
• Computer equipment

Swimming Levy (per child)

All students participate in an intensive swimming program in line with the Victorian Curriculum requirements.

There is no change from 2020 to 2021

2021 Camp Fees 

Year 5 Camp: $270              Year 6 Camp: $360

Total charges are billed in Term 1 and are payable over 3 terms or as per your payment plan. 

Please note for those paying that full payment for Years 5 & 6 camps must be made prior to the camps in Term 1, when the costs are incurred by the school.

Payment Options

There are payment plans available should you wish to spread the payment over 10 (monthly) or 20 (fortnightly) instalments.  Payments can be deducted from either a credit card or bank account.  Each year a new plan should be completed.  Health Care Card holders may be eligible for a concession under the State Government’s Camps, Sport and Excursions Fund.  An application form is available from the Office.

Financial Hardship

As always, parents experiencing difficulties in meeting their commitments to the school are urged to contact us as soon as possible so that we can discuss the situation with you. 

Thank you for your co-operation in the timely payment of fees this year. Please do not hesitate to contact me or if you have any queries in relation to the 2021 fees.

Yours sincerely,

Catherine Tammesild

 Principal