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  • 2021 Parent Payments

    Due: Friday 20th November 2020
    • Important Information for Parents 

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       Dear Parent/Carer,

      Mount Beauty Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise you of our parent payment arrangements for 2021.

      Please find below the fee schedule for 2021. Please complete this form and return to the school by Friday 20th November so the school can prepare accordingly.

      Mount Beauty Primary School makes every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable cost for all parents.

      Financial Support for Families
      Mount Beauty Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:
      • the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
      • Centrepay (for parents / carers who receive Centrelink benefits)
      • Fortnightly or monthly payment plans

      For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact: Heather Tottenham, Business Manager on phone: 03 5754 4354 or email: mount.beauty.ps@education.vic.gov.au

      Payment Methods
      We offer a variety of payment options to assist our families.
      • Eftpos is available at the office
      • BPay – your individual reference number is on your Family Statement
      • Direct Deposit – bank account details are found on your Family Statement
      • Centrepay instalments – for eligible families (see below)
      • Cash / Cheque

      Centrepay instalments are recommended for families who receive Centrelink benefits to assist with Parent Payments. Contact Heather in the office if you would like further information about Centrepay. Centrepay is an easy and affordable way to pay off your fees throughout the year. Application forms are available at the office and can be submitted online by Heather.

      The Camps Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF) is available for eligible families. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. Application forms can be accessed here or request a copy from the Office. Parents who currently receive the CSEF and who remain eligible will automatically have their 2021 application processed by the School.

      Refunds
      Please view our refunds policy online here.

      For further information on the Department’s Parent Payment Policy please see a one page overview attached here.

      Yours sincerely,

       

      Carolyn SerpellCatherine Richardson
      PrincipalSchool Council President
    • Your Family Details 
    • 2021 Essential Student Learning Items & Voluntary Payments 

    • (To do - include $ for each pic)

      Individual Student Book Pack

      An itemised list of each year level is available here  (to do)

      Our School takes great care to minimize costs by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary.  However, families do have the option to purchase their own book pack supplies as per the above list.

      Art Consumables

      This charge includes art items sich as paint, craft paper, glitter, cardboard, etc. 

      Online Learning subscriptions to Reading Eggs, Wushka, SeeSaw and LanguageNut.  Your child will receive logins and passwords and can access these programs at home.

       

      Swim program.  This charge is for pool entry for 8 days of lessons.  This charge applies to all students, regardless of whether they have a family pool pass or not.  

      Bus travel for x-country and Junior Sports day

      A valuable part of our curriculum for all students.

       

       Headphones

      Students from Prep-Year 6 are now required to have an individual set of headphones to be kept at school during the School year.  You can purchase from the School for $10 or provide your own.

       

       Prep Reader & Library Bag

      Required for all Prep students.

       

       Voluntary Charge

      These parent donations go towards supporting new equipment and grounds improvements. A suggested amount is $60 / student or you may choose to nominate an alternative payment.


      Your child will not be disadvantaged if you do not make a voluntary contribution. All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to make a contribution or not.

      Please note that these voluntary contributions are not tax deductable.

    • 2021 Optional Items 

    • Mount Beauty Primary School offers a range of optional items and activities that are in additional to the delivery of the standard curriculum. These items and activities are designed to broaden the school experience for your child. Further information will be provided throughout the year about each of these events and will be invoiced separately. Please note that these prices are approximations only, for your planning purposes.

      Optional ItemTermCost $
      Prep / Year 1 Day Trip excursionTerm 3$40
      Year 2 Beechworth excursionTerm 4$65
      3/4 x-country ski dayTerm 3$60
      3/4 Howmans Gap CampTerm 4$200
      5/6 Canberra CampTBC

       

      		$400
      5/6 Ski ProgramTerm 3$150-$220
      Incursions3 / year$28
      Wintersports Carnival (Years 3-6)Term 3$20
      Maths CompetitionTerm 3$6.50
      Year 6 Polo shirtTerm 1$40

       

    • My 2021 Family Order (please complete here) 
    • Categories:All
      All
      Prep
      Year 1
      Year 2
      Year 3
      Year 4
      Year 5
      Year 6
      Voluntary Contribution
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                      Prep
                      Prep - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) Product Image
                      Prep - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack)Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Prep - Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) Product Image
                      Prep - Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack)Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Prep Reader & Library Bag Product Image
                      Prep Reader & Library BagEssential items for new Prep students
                      $20.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 1
                      Year 1- Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 2 Product Image
                      Year 1- Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 2Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 1- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 2 Product Image
                      Year 1- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 2Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 2
                      Year 2 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 2 Product Image
                      Year 2 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 2Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 2- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 2 Product Image
                      Year 2- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 2Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 3
                      Year 3 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 3 Product Image
                      Year 3 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 3Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 3- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 3 Product Image
                      Year 3- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 3Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 4
                      Year 4 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 4 Product Image
                      Year 4 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 4Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 4- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 4 Product Image
                      Year 4- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 4Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 5
                      Year 5 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 5 Product Image
                      Year 5 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 5Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 5- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 5 Product Image
                      Year 5- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 5Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 6
                      Year 6- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 6 Product Image
                      Year 6- Essential Student Learning Items (BYO Book Pack) 6Our School takes great care to minimize costs to parents by ordering in bulk, discounted stationary. However, families do have the option to purchase their own supplies. Please request a stationary shopping list from the Office and ensure that your pack is brought to the School prior to or on the 1st day of school, 2021. This cost includes Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $90.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Year 6 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 6 Product Image
                      Year 6 - Essential Student Learning Items (with Book Pack) 6Includes Book Pack, Art Consumables, Online Subscriptions, Swimming Program. Full descriptions of these items are included in the section above.
                      $130.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Headphones Product Image
                      HeadphonesStudents are required to have a set of headphones at school. These are to remain at school and are labelled with your child's name. You have the option of purchasing them through the School, or providing your own.
                      $10.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Voluntary Contribution
                      Voluntary Financial Contribution / Family Product Image
                      Voluntary Financial Contribution / FamilyThese parent donations go towards supporting new equipment and grounds improvements. A suggested amount is $60 / student or you may choose to nominate an alternative payment. Your child will not be disadvantaged if you do not make a voluntary contribution. All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to make a contribution or not. Please note that these voluntary contributions are not tax deductable.
                      $60.00AUD
                      Item subtotal:$0.00AUD
                        
                      Total
                      $0.00AUD
                    • My Order Total ($AUD) & Payment Options 

                    • Please note that we are not requesting payment on this online form.  

                      2021 Parent Payments are due Wednesday 29 January 2021.  If you have selected a regular payment plan or centrepay this date will be extended.  We offer a variety of payment option to suit all families and please contact our Business Manager, Heather in the Office on 03 5754 4354 if you would like to discuss alternative payment options.

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