SCHOOL FEE ASSISTANCE

St Laurence’s Primary School is committed to providing a Catholic education for primary aged children through balancing the need for responsible financial management within the school while maintaining sensitivity to the financial capacity of parents.

School fees are not meant to be a burden on your family budget, and we understand that some families have been affected and are really struggling in the current climate. If your family is experiencing difficulties in meeting your school fee commitment, we wish to hear from you. Please contact Liz O'Loughlin on principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible as there may be concessions available to those who are in need.

All fees are due by the end of term 1 unless you are on a payment plan or have an arrangement in place. If you would like the school to take care of your payment or instalments, talk to us about setting up direct debit payments. We offer credit card, BPAY, cash, cheque, bank transfer as well as direct debit options.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

$154 for primary school students
$256 for secondary school students

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about CSEF visit:https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund