There are some costs associated with going to school that you may find it helpful to plan and budget for.
These include:
uniforms
school books and equipment
excursions
- co-curricular activities.
Voluntary school contributions
Like all NSW public schools, we can request contributions to enhance our educational and sporting programs including elective subjects. School contributions help provide additional educational resources for the benefit of students. Payment is voluntary.
For more information, visit the Voluntary School Contribution policy.
The following contributions are recommended for 2011.
- $70 for one child including Book Pack
- $120 for two children includes 2 x Book Packs
- $160 for three or more children includes 3+ Book Packs
Why do we seek School Contributions?
At Sandy Beach School we seek excellence in everything we do. We believe that your children deserve the best. School Contributions are an investment that families make to ensure that we continue to provide "oceans of opportunity" at Sandy Beach. Government funding pays the staff, most of the bills and for some of the learning materials. The school contributions that you make directly to us, allow us to provide the extras such as art supplies, musical instruments, sound and lighting for our plays and musicals, sporting and play equipment, attractive gardens and more. You'll notice the difference!
Are book packs and textbooks included?
Yes! As part of the general school contribution, we provide specially selected book packs for each class. Text books included in the pack will be given out during the year by the classroom teacher. Any textbooks in the pack will be given out as soon as the fees have been paid. We believe that the book packs are good value because we buy in bulk and can pass on the savings.
When do the fees need to be paid?
School Contributions need to be paid by the end of Term One.
What if a family is experiencing financial difficulty?
Most families budget to make their school contribution a priority. Where a family has financial difficulty in paying the fees, they may seek to pay by installments or may contact the school for financial assistance. Some families that cannot pay their school contributions volunteer their time to help at the school, or make a special effort to support the P&C in fundraising activities. Remember, if everyone contributes the children are the winners!
We believe that Sandy Beach PS provides outstanding value for money and appreciate the investment families make to help us provide quality schooling. Thanks!
Financial assistance
If you are unable to pay school contributions because of financial hardship, you may be eligible for assistance from the school.
Our principal will ensure no student or family suffers any discrimination or embarrassment over the inability to pay school contributions.