Parent Information 

2025 School Fee Increases & Outline of School Fees 

In line with advice from Catholic Education Ballarat we will be increasing the Tuition Fee by $70 per family for 2025.

Due to increases in stationery and materials costs, excursions and the swimming program we have increased the student fee by $20 per student.

We have also slightly increased the device fees to fully cover the cost of the devices.

Outline of School Fees

Tuition Fee – is charged per family, for 2025 this is $1,670.  This fee is levied to assist with the running costs of the school.

Capital Fee – is charged per family, for 2025 this is $400.  This fee is levied for the ongoing capital upgrade of school facilities, as well as specific purchasing priorities such as computers, playground equipment and library resources.

Fundraising Levy – is charged per family, for 2025 this is $150.  The fundraising levy assists with the local contribution required to supplement the state and federal funding to run the school. 

Chromebook & iPad Fee – to ensure the school is able to provide high quality 1:1 devices to improve learning opportunities students in foundation and year 1 a $175 annual fee for iPads and years 3 to 6 are charged a $125 annual fee for chromebooks.  The family will retain ownership of the device at the end of year 2 for iPads and year 6 for chromebooks.

Student Fee - is charged per student, for 2025 this is $380.  This fee is used to meet the costs of running classrooms for the year purchasing items such as books and stationery, art & craft materials, costs of the swimming program and excursions.

Camp Fee – camp fees are charged to assist with covering costs of camps. 

2025 Fee Payment Agreements

Each family will receive a hardcopy 2025 Fee Payment Agreement form.  This document will also be an attachment with the newsletter. 

Please return this completed form to the office by the 5th of December. 

We recommend that families take advantage of setting up regular direct debit or credit card payments.  Also keep in mind if you would prefer more regular payments to be deducted such as weekly or outside the nominated dates this can also be possible. Please detail on your form if an arrangement outside of the usual payment methods might be more suitable. If you have any questions or queries please contact Michelle by phone on 5332 7680 or email mcushing@spballarat.catholic.edu.au. 

School Fee Exemptions for families with Health Care Cards

For those families who are current holders of Health Care Cards there are 2 exemptions available to assist families with school fees.  The Family Assistance Scheme is offered by the diocese of Ballarat and the CSEF exemption is offered by the State Government of Victoria. 

The application forms are available from the office and we have also attached them to this week’s newsletter. Please remember we also require a copy of your current health care card to apply for the exemption. 

Christmas Raffle Doantions

A big shout out to everyone who has donated items for the christmas raffle!

Bar Fridges Australia have kindly offered 10% off, for teachers, parents and friends.

Code: DRUMMO This will be active until Jan 31st, 2025.

2024 Timetable

2024 Sports Uniform Days

Foundation - Grade 2: Monday and Tuesday

Grade 3/4: Wednesday and Friday

Grade 5/6: Monday and Thursday