There are some costs associated with going to school that you may find it helpful to plan and budget for.
Costs to consider 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.
At the start of each year, we ask for a school contribution to enhance our educational programs.
This is currently $25.00 per student or $50.00 per family (if more than one student from the same family).
We try to keep any additional costs to a minimum and may be able to assist families who are experiencing financial difficulties in paying schooling costs.
Education tax refund
If you are eligible for the education tax refund, you could claim up to 50% back on your child's education expenses.
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.
Financial difficulties?
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact us on 02 4261 2247 to make an appointment to speak with the principal for a confidential discussion.
Active Kids vouchers
The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year. Voucher 1 is valid January to December and Voucher 2 is valid July to December.
If you’re a parent, carer or guardian, the student will be eligible if they are:
- a NSW resident
- aged between 4.5 and 18 years
- enrolled in school (from Kindergarten to Year 12, including those who are home-schooled or enrolled in secondary school education at TAFE NSW)
- a current Medicare card holder.
You can apply for a voucher for each eligible student.
To apply online visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
Creative Kids vouchers
Parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per calendar year for each student aged 4.5 to 18 years old enrolled in school.
The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and tuition costs for a range of creative activities, including arts, drama, dance, digital design, coding and music lessons. The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued.
If you’re a parent, carer or guardian, the student will be eligible if they are:
- a NSW resident
- aged between 4.5 and 18 years
- enrolled in school (from Kindergarten to Year 12, including those who are home-schooled or enrolled in secondary school education at TAFE NSW)
- a current Medicare card holder.
You can apply for a voucher for each eligible student.
To apply visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher
First Lap learn to swim vouchers
The First Lap voucher program provides a $100 voucher for parents, guardians and carers of children aged 3-6 years who are not enrolled in school, towards the cost of swimming lessons. The program has also been made available for children in kindergarten in 2021 or who are starting kindergarten in 2022.
The voucher:
- can be used for a program of at least 5 structured and supervised swimming lessons, which are either intensive (daily) or regular weekly lessons
- can be used at any participating business that is an approved First Lap provider
- is valid until 30 June 2022.
You can apply for a voucher for each eligible child.
To apply visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-first-lap-learn-swim-voucher