Macedon Primary School Newsletter

From the office

Each student will be sent home a parent payment letter this week.

 

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students. We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.

 

Within our school this support has allowed us to:

  • Offer a wide range of special curriculum experiences for our students across all year levels
  • Painting of classrooms, corridors and the administration area
  • Upgrade and purchase of additional IT devices
  • Refurbishment of school grounds including the upgrades to the Eco Shed, sustainability and fairy gardens at Middle Gully Reserve
  • Increase the number of readers in classrooms and library books to support our reading program and new library

 

Curriculum Contributions are items and services which are essential for your child to learn the standard curriculum. Macedon Primary School purchases these items in bulk so they can be provided to parents at a significant discount, as well as ensuring all students have the same stationery. 

 

Macedon Primary School also continues to welcome your voluntary Other Contributions towards Buildings & Grounds (including Middle Gully Reserve) and/or the Library for 2024, however if this is not possible, we ask that you consider contributing in other ways such as working bees, contacting the School for ad hoc job opportunities or assisting with PFA fundraising. All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to contribute or not.

 

Please return the invoice by Friday 1st March 2024, even if not paying until a later date.

 

Financial Support for Families

 

Macedon Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

  • the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) (for relevant concession card holders)
  • State Schools’ Relief provides financial support for eligible families to purchase clothing/uniforms at a reduced rate
  • payment by instalments

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact the Business Manager, Julie Stein-Reeves

Ph: 03 5426 1518 | Email: Julie.stein-reeves@education.vic.gov.au

Payment methods

Parent contributions towards the requested payments is essential to maintain the quality of education that we provide at Macedon Primary School. Payment can be made electronically via Xuno and BPay. If you require your family’s unique BPay Reference please contact the office. Alternatively, EFTPOS payments can be made directly at the office.

 

Refunds 

Parent requests for refunds are subject to the discretion of the school and made on a case-by-case basis. Refunds will be provided where the school deems it is reasonable and fair to do so, taking into consideration whether a cost has been incurred, the Department’s Parent Payment Policy and Guidance, Financial Help for Families Policy and any other relevant information. Consideration of refunds will only occur on written request.