School Council

Monty Primary – School Fees 

Why do state schools have school fees, and why should you pay them? 

State schools are, in theory, ‘free’, yet the government only funds the bare minimum in terms of buildings, staffing and materials. 

All else - including important digital technology such as new chromebooks, the school nurse, extra support staff, SAKG staff, our Science program, our specialised wellbeing programs and staff, as well as extension/enhancement small groups -are all funded by the ‘voluntary’ payments parents make towards fees.

Recent changes mean that the Victorian Government does not allow schools to invoice parents directly for compulsory fees; rather, they are only allowed to ‘ask’ parents for a voluntary contribution towards the basics, such as stationery and books. But for schools such as Montmorency Primary to continue to deliver the standard and diversity of important programs that deliver maximum impact and benefit to all children, we rely on this additional funding from fees.  

We are very grateful to those parents who have paid fees this year so far. Fees are issue in January of each year as predictability of income assists the school immeasurably in planning and resourcing. However, if you have yet to contribute towards your fees, we ask that you please consider making a payment (in full or part)so that we can ensure that the wonderful programs we have on offer can continue to run. 

Thank you so much for making the education Montmorency Primary can offer your children as diverse and stimulating as it can possibly be. 

Kind regards

Montmorency Primary School Council