The following schedule sets out the 2009 Tuition Fees for Carinya Christian School Gunnedah.
1. INTRODUCTION
The TUITION FEE is an all-inclusive fee which covers all the costs of your children's education, including:
· all necessary stationery items (pens, pencils, books, etc.);
· use of text books;
· excursions and camps;
· provision of materials for practical subjects;
· all costs for compulsory sporting program.
Carinya does not charge additional levies to cover the costs of normal educational expenses (eg. service fees & text book fees) in order to help parents clearly see what a Carinya Christ centred education for all their children will cost them.
Fees for 2009 have been held at 2008 levels.
2. ANNUAL TUITION FEES
a. For 2009, the annual all-inclusive tuition fees are:
· 2 Day Prep, Preschool $ 2,370.00
· Kindergarten to Year 6 $ 3,402.00
Note: From 2009, all new families to the school, K-6, pay an Entry Level Fee for the first two years of enrolment, not the above annual fees (see section c. below).
b. Sibling Discount
As in the past the school will continue to offer generous sibling discounts to enable families to fully participate in the school. These discounts will remain at the level of previous years:
First Child (eldest) : 100%
Second child : 66%
Third child : 33%
There is no additional charge for fourth or subsequent children.
The table following summarises the total yearly school fees payable after application of the Sibling Discount. The amount per week is based on 52 weekly payments commencing 3 January 2009.
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Annual $ Costs per Student (GST free – no GST payable on school fees) |
|
Year |
1st Child * |
2nd Child |
3rd Child |
4th and subsequent children |
|
Two Day Prep |
2370 |
1580 |
790 |
0 |
|
K to Year 6 |
3402 |
2280 |
1135 |
0 |
* The 1st Child is the oldest
|
Weekly $ Costs per Student** (GST free – no GST payable on school fees) |
|
Year |
1st Child * |
2nd Child |
3rd Child |
4th and subsequent children |
|
Two Day Prep |
45.58 |
30.39 |
15.19 |
0 |
|
K to Year 6 |
65.42 |
43.85 |
21.83 |
0 |
** Please note that if payment is made on a weekly basis it must start in the first week of January 2009 as the weekly amounts have been calculated over the 52 week period.
c. New Families Entry Level Fee:
From 2009 all new families to the school, with children in Kindergarten to Year 6, pay a reduced annual Tuition Fee for the first two years of enrolment. For 2009 that fee has been set at $2000 for one child and $150 for each additional child, to a maximum fee of $2450. The payment of the Entry Level Fee must be by the school’s Direct Debit facility. (See section 7b on page 3).
Due to the lack of government funding for children in Prep the Entry Level Fee will not apply to children enrolled in Prep. However for new families to the school that have students in Prep that continue on to Kindergarten in the following year, that year’s fees will be reduced to the Entry Level Fee applying at the time, for that year only. That is, for 2009, the Kindergarten fee will be $2000 instead of $3402.
3. BUILDING FUND DONATIONS
Families are requested to make a $50 per term payment to the Carinya Christian School Building Fund, to assist the school with the maintenance and provision of the first class facilities in Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Payments to the building fund are fully tax deductible and are not part of the school fees nor a pre requisite of enrolment. Separate payment by cash/cheque/EFTPOS/credit card make receipting and accounting procedures more efficient and ensures that donations maintain tax deductibility status.
4. ENROLMENT DEPOSIT: NEW STUDENTS
An Enrolment Deposit, equivalent to one term’s fees, is required when the offer of a position is made by the school. The Enrolment Deposit confirms acceptance of the offer of enrolment and is payable before the student commences in the school.
The Enrolment Deposit is held in trust until the student leaves the school and is then refunded, upon receipt of a written request; provided all outstanding fees have been paid, and the appropriate notice has been given.
This enrolment deposit is non-refundable if the student is withdrawn before the commencement date.
5. TERMINATION: ONE TERM’S NOTICE REQUIRED
Parents are required to give at least one term’s notice in writing of termination of enrolment. Failure to do so will render parents liable for a terms fees, unless there are mitigating circumstances that are acceptable to the Board of the Association. Parents of students who leave after the end of Term 3 are still liable for the full 4th Term fees.
6. FEES ASSISTANCE
The school delights in making Christian education available to as many families as possible. For this reason, existing parents experiencing financial hardship should feel free to approach the school for support on a short term, or long term basis, as may be necessary. Parents new to the school benefit from the significantly reduced Entry Level Fee but are also welcome to apply for further assistance if required.
All questions regarding fees assistance should be directed to the school Principal or the school Business Manager.
7. PAYMENT OF FEES
a. Fees are due on the first day of each term
School fees are due and payable on the first day of each term. On that understanding parents are free to make arrangements to pay fees in an agreed form and time frame. Payment may be on a weekly, fortnightly, term, or yearly basis, or as agreed.
NB: Discount for Annual Payment of Fees: Payments made on a yearly basis on the first day of term 1 will attract an 8% discount.
b. Methods of Payment
The preferred method of payment of accounts is via Carinya’s Direct Debit facility. Attached on page 6 is a document outlining this facility and its benefits, along with a Direct Debit Request Form and Credit Card Direct Debit Request Form.
Payment may also be made by:
· EFTPOS (by telephone, or in person at the Tamworth office)
· Directly into the School’s bank account ( NAB Tamworth, BSB: 082-842, Account: 821661834)
· Cheque mailed to Carinya Christian School, 25 Boronia Drive, Tamworth 2340
· Payments by cheque or cash can also be made in person, at the school offices in Tamworth or Gunnedah.
Payment made by some credit cards may attract a fee to cover the cost that the school pays to the credit provider for using the facility. These fees will be advised on request. This fee will be waived when a full terms fees, or more, are paid on the due date.
c. Overdue Fees
Prompt payment of fees is required and necessary for the good management of the school.
Carinya attempts to make Christian education affordable for every family. Therefore, the school operates on a tight cash flow and it is imperative that fees are paid on time as agreed at enrolment. Prompt payment enables the school to meet its obligations to creditors.
We are a community and good communication is important. If for any reason you are unable to pay fees by the due date, have any account query, or require further explanation or assistance, please contact Mr Greg Davis, the Business Manager. It is important that we all fulfil our obligations to each other as members of the Carinya school community.
Given the above and the availability of the Fees Assistance outlined in section 6 the school will apply the following in cases where non payment of fees occurs without the school being notified:
a. Any reminder notices sent out after the due payment date requesting fees payment will incur a fee of $25 which will be debited to the families fees account
b. In the event that notices are ignored and no program of payment of fees has been agreed upon the interest will be charged retrospectively to the due date and charged monthly to the family fees account. The interest rate will be the prevailing NAB overdraft rate that the school pays.
c. If after 90 days notices are still ignored and no program of payment of fees has been agreed upon recovery of fees and charges owing will be put into the hands of the School’s legal representatives. This is a step that we always regret having to take but it is necessary to maintain an efficient working school environment.