Helpful Information for Parents and Carers
Employment Opportunities
Homework Centre
Homework Centre is on Monday to Wednesdays in the College Library. The Centre runs from 3.20pm to 4.30pm and there are staff to assist students. All welcome. Easy pickup from the designated visitor pickup between the office and library entrances.
2022 Enrolment Information
Enrolment applications for all year groups remain open. Contact the College by calling 02 67 721666 or email occadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au for an enrolment pack.
FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2022
Tuition Fees
The Tuition Fee is an annual charge that is divided into three (3) term payments for convenience. Tuition Fees include a resource fee of $500 per annum for Years 7-10 and $700per annum for Years 11 and 12 to cover the cost of book-hire, computer software licencing and copyright etc. As a systemic school in the Armidale Diocese, the College is required to make regular payments to the Armidale Catholic Schools Office. Tuition Fees are also required to cover the normal running costs of the College. Unless a prior arrangement has been made with either the Principal or the College Bursar, all accounts are expected to be finalised promptly.
Family Reduction
A reduction of fees is granted when a family has three or more children attending the College. Where there are three children, the third child will receive a 60% reduction, where there are four or more children, the third will receive a 60% reduction and there is no charge for subsequent children. Consideration will also be given to families with more than two children enrolled at O’Connor Catholic College and the Catholic feeder schools to O’Connor.
Resource Fee
The Resource Fee is included as part of the Tuition Fees. The 2022 Fees are:
Junior Secondary Years 7 -10 $1026 per Term x 3 Terms ($3078 p.a.)
Senior Secondary Years 11-12 $1172 per Term x 3 Terms ($3516 p.a.)
Method of Payment
Payment of Fees and other charges may be made in cash, by Compass Pay, cheque, EFTPOS or by Credit Card (Bankcard, Visa, Mastercard). Direct Debits may also be arranged with the bursar. The preferred method is Compass Pay.
Notification of Withdrawal of Students
Parents are expected to give one month's notice, in writing, if they are intending to withdraw students from the College. Failure to do so may render them liable for a full term's fees.
Building Levy
The facilities at O’Connor are maintained through the contribution of families to the BuildingLevy. These can be existing parents of students, pensioners, or parishioners with no connection to the College. All parents (past, present and future) have a responsibility to maintain and look after the heritage and buildings they have and will inherit. A $414.00 per annum per family building levy is charged and $138 will be invoiced with the Tuition Fees each Term. It can be expected that this levy will increase in future years.
Elective Fees: TBA, Electives are still being decided. Refer to our website for more information.
Fees
Fees can be paid through the Compass system. For any information regarding the payment of fees, please call the College Office on 67 72 1666.
When paying fees online, please use your account number or name as a reference when paying their school fees so we know where the payment has come from.
Canteen Menu
We are fortunate at O'Connor Catholic College to have such a range of healthy options at our student cafe. The daily specials are always popular and this Term a mini graze box has been added to the morning tea menu.
Full time Provisional Psychologist available for students at O'Connor
At O'Connor we have an onsite full-time provisional psychologist at the College. This will ensure timely and easy access to what is a very important service for our students.
Bus Timetables for 2021
Edwards Coaches
All parent/ guardian and student inquiries for 2021 can be referred to Edwards Coaches 02 6772 3116 or email admin@edwardscoaches.com.au or james@edwardscoaches.com.au
TFNSW is now accepting bus applications for 2021 go to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/
Or simple using your browser type ssts (School Student Transport Scheme). Likewise for updates such as address or school changes.
VIDEO: A quick snapshot of O'Connor Catholic College including our current College Captains.
Uniform Shop
Parents and students are currently allowed to attend the uniform shop by appointment only, with one fully vaccinated parent accompanying their child. Parents will be asked to QR code in at the shop and provide evidence of vaccination.To make an appointment, please contact Mrs Vickie Cooper through the College office, 6772 1666 or via email: vcooper@arm.catholic.edu.auFor the remainder of term, the Uniform Shop will be open on Mondays-8am to 12noon, Wednesdays-12noon to 4pm and Thursday-10am to 4pm.
Uniform Shop Hours (by appointment).
Monday: 8am - 12pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm (note change of day for 2021)
Prices can be found on our College website.
Centacare courses for families
Reconnect
