Sibling Tuition Fee Discounts

Discounts come into effect from K6, only applicable if there are no other outstanding fees.

1^st Child- Full fee,    2^nd  Child -10%,      3^rd Child -30%,           4^th Child -40%

    To register a child for enrolment, an application fee of $100.00 per child must accompany the application form. This fee is non-refundable and covers administration costs.  Any new families entering the school will be required to pay an Establishment Fee of $788.00, on the acceptance of a  place for the first child.  This fee is non-refundable and is used for capital improvements.

    Fees paid in full annually by 29^th January 2021, will receive a further 5% discount.

    2021 school fees will all be raised as annual invoices, with a statement issued week five of each term.  Families not able to pay in full their annual invoice have two payment options:

1. Quarterly: Pay fees each term in full by the first Friday of each Term

2. Fortnightly: Total amount paid in 24 equal instalments

   Those families choosing option 2 will need to sign a payment arrangement in writing agreed with the Business Manager.

   Payments can be made in cash, EFTPOS, direct debit or by cheque.  Accounts can be paid in person during office hours.  Cheques/money orders can be posted to the school. Please do not send fees in your child’s bag.

    

    

ESTABLISHMENT FEE

Families entering the school will be required to pay an Establishment Fee on the acceptance of a place for the first child.  2021 Fee is $788  This fee is for each family, not each child, is non-refundable and is used for capital improvements. Playgroup families are exempt from the Establishment fee.

CAMP FEES

In Class 3/4 and 5/6, a camp of two to four nights is offered, possibly costing up to $350.00 each camp.

HOLDING OF PLACES

If a family intends to withdraw a child for one or more terms and wishes to retain the child’s place, a tuition fee for each term will be charged at the discretion of the Business Manager most likely not less than 50% of the term fee.

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL

Notice in writing, of at least one full term in advance, must be given prior to the withdrawal of a student. In default, one term’s tuition fee is payable. Notice of withdrawal should be given in writing to the Registrar who will pass the information on to the Business Manager.

FUNDRAISING

The Parents & Friends Association is actively involved in fund raising for the school community. Fundraising may happen within each class for various projects, with the main ‘whole-school’ fundraising venture of the year being the Spring Fair.

PARENT PARTICIPATION SCHEME

The Parent Participation Scheme endorsed by the School Council is a way of helping the school and sharing the workload with a commitment of time – a minimum of 20 hours per family per year or 5 hours per term. A register of parents and areas of contribution is kept in the office.

BUILDING FUND

The Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund has been established and contributions from parents and friends are most welcome to assist with the ongoing building program. Much has still to be done and the building fund is seen as an important element in the school’s development. All donations over $2 to this fund are tax deductible. Please contact the Business Manager at the school or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All contributions confidential.

Account name: Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund

BSB: 016580

ACC: 197993922

BURSARY FUND

A Bursary Fund has been established for the benefit of providing temporary assistance to families who are unable to meet fee obligations. Prior approval must be sought from the Finance Committee. Please contact the Business Manager at the school or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All contributions confidential.

Account name: Yallingup Steiner School Scholarship Account

BSB: 016580  ACC: 296054576

DEBT COLLECTION POLICY

1. A reminder/statement will be sent week 3 of each term after billing
2. If the above is not successful, a letter will be sent to request a meeting to secure payment either in full or by written agreement
3. A phone call will be made within 48 hours of the above letter’s dispatch
4. If all the above steps fail, the matter will be handed over to a debt collection agency and the associated costs will be added to the outstanding account
5. Parents with fees outstanding and without an alternative formal agreement in writing with the school may lose the right to bring their child back into the classroom at the beginning of the following term.  This will be at the discretion of the finance committee.  Staff and parents will be informed of any decision prior to the start of the term.

PARENT LIBRARY

Books are available in the staffroom for the school community to borrow. There is a one off $10 fee to join. Donations welcome.