2013 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

The fees and charges associated with a Georgiana Molloy Anglican School education for your child are clearly detailed in this document. Annual fees and charges can be added together and from that, one direct debit amount can be determined for regular payment on a monthly or fortnightly basis throughout the year for a family’s budgeting purposes.

The school’s preferred method of payment is by regular Direct Debit as it assists families to budget across the year rather than receive a larger term bill. Fees and charges may be paid by:

For families that do not opt for the preferred direct debit option, an arrangement with our Senior Bookkeeper needs to be made.  A 4% of balance penalty charge will apply each term otherwise.

In order to register a student enrolment, an Application for Admission form must be completed and a fee of $75.00 paid (including GST). This fee is not refundable and is designed to cover administration costs associated with enrolments. Please note that the payment of this fee does not guarantee enrolment.

Confirmation of the enrolment is dependent upon an interview with the Principal and upon the payment of an Enrolment Confirmation Fee. This fee is a contribution towards the existing buildings and educational facilities. Payment of the Enrolment Confirmation Fee will secure your child’s place in the School.

The Enrolment Confirmation Fee is payable at the time a confirmed placement is offered. The fee is non-refundable and consists of $750.00 for the first child, $150.00 for the second child and $100 for the third child in the same family, to a maximum of $1,000.00 per family.

An early payment discount of 7.5% of Tuition Fees only applies when the full annual account is paid by Monday 25th February 2013. 

Tuition fees do not include the cost of texts, stationery, uniforms, excursions, school camps, co-curricular activities or voluntary instrumental music lessons.

GST    Most educational services will be GST free. Government per capita subsidies and other funding is paid directly to the School and has been taken into account in assessing the fees.

These levies include one Student Diary, Portfolio File, photocopying, Internet access along with other general teaching consumable resources.

MATHLETICS LEVY FOR YEARS 1 – 9
This is a compulsory levy for the use of Mathletics both at home and in the classroom.  The cost is $30 per student annually and will be billed direct to term fee accounts in Term 1.

Elective Subject Levy for Senior School students will apply for Art, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Physical Education, Personal Services, and General Construction in Years 10, 11 and 12, to help cover some of the costs for consumable materials. The levy will be $160 for each of these subjects. These will be invoiced on a term by term basis.
AVIATION: If Aviation is selected there may be additional charges for flying lessons.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION: If Outdoor Education is selected there will be additional charges for camps and outdoor activities.

These are charged out at cost and written advice comes to the families in advance of the excursion. Every effort is made to keep the costs of excursions to a minimum.  Once permission slips are signed no refunds will be given.

To reduce the cost to parents purchasing books and at the same time increase the variety and range of texts studied in class there is a book rental program for English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment for students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. The Text Book Levy for the use of class sets will be $36 for each of these four subjects, billed in full in Term 1. This levy will considerably reduce the cost of books to parents on the booklists. Books defaced will be expected to be replaced at the student’s cost.

Outdoor Education continues to be one of the pillars of the GMAS strategic plan and is now embraced and reflected in curriculum studies in Years 10 - 12.  In 2012 there will be camps for Years K - 11 and a Reflection Retreat in Year 12.  

Year Group Camps are a compulsory component of the School’s overall program.  These camps are funded on student numbers and as they are compulsory no refunds will be given.  Camps will be billed in full in Term 1, except Year 9 (Canberra) which will be billed 50% in Term 1 and 50% in Term 2.

The School offers students the opportunity for community service, cultural and sporting tours. These tours, while considered worthwhile by the School, are undertaken on a voluntary basis by students and parents. The cost will vary for each tour and will be advised well in advance of the tour. Voluntary tours planned for 2013 are to Cambodia (Community Service), Italy (Cultural) and the Snow Fields (Sport). Families must be up to date with their fees in order to attend these tours.

All families will receive a copy of the School’s Yearbook and DVD at an annual cost of $37.00 per family.

All families are required to contribute to the School Building Fund as a condition of entry. This non-voluntary contribution is $239.00 per family per year, billed in Term 1. The contributions are non-refundable and not claimable as a tax deduction. However, the School operates a tax deductible Building Fund, the contributions to which are voluntary and therefore may be tax deductible (seek your own professional advice). Any contribution would be in addition to the compulsory levy. Please ensure you indicate your contribution is to the Building Fund to ensure a tax deductible receipt can be issued for your tax records. The School is currently raising money for future building programs.

A reduction of 10% of the Tuition Fee is made for the second student member of the family attending the School, and 20% for each subsequent student of the family. The first child is the one in the highest year group; the second child is in the next year group and so on.

The School aims to keep fees and charges as low as possible while simultaneously providing ‘best practice’ experiences for your child. Parents/Guardians should read this document carefully and seek clarification from the Senior Bookkeeper if unsure of requirements prior to enrolment.

Once enrolled, fees and charges must be paid in a timely manner. The School encourages families who may be experiencing difficulties to contact the Office Manager in advance of payment dates to negotiate arrangements suitable to the School.

Late payment of fees and charges, without contacting the Office Manager in advance, will attract the 4% of balance penalty charge each term otherwise.. The School has a Debt Collection Policy which applies in such circumstances. .In addition the Principal can withdraw a child’s enrolment if fees and charges are not paid. Legal action for recovery of outstanding fees may be taken when school fees remain overdue. Costs including commissions, fees, legal expenses are payable by the Parent or Guardian.

Uniforms are sold on campus and are not available elsewhere for purchase. The cost of uniforms varies depending on the age and gender of the child, with the average price of a full uniform being in the order of $500 (excluding a blazer). Please refer to the uniform price list for further details. In addition there are limited second hand items available.

A complete pre-ordering, home delivery and pre-payment service is available locally at Callows Corner News and Lottery Centre. Further information will be provided to families by the School towards the end of each year in preparation for the coming year.

The Principal must be given a full term’s notice in writing prior to the withdrawal of a student from the School. In default of such notice, one term’s fees will be charged in lieu of notice.