Contributions & Charges

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES FOR 2007

 Government funding is provided to schools for the operating costs associated with the education of students. These costs include salaries of teaching and support staff, student support services, school buildings, furniture and equipment, school maintenance, school security and operational costs. 

Parents are responsible for the cost of certain materials, services and facilities directly used or consumed by students. This can include textbooks and the provision of text materials, specialist materials used in practical subjects (including Art and Craft, Photography, Design and Technology and Home Economics), excursion costs, hire of specialist equipment and venues etc.

 Parents are also responsible for the provision of student’s personal items - for example pens, pencils, paper, files, notebooks, calculators, etc and will receive a contributions and charges sheet outlining costs for your son/daughters chosen courses.

 CONTRIBUTIONS - Each high school in WA can request a contribution of up to $235 per student per year in Years 8, 9 and 10. Of this $235, the government provides each student with a $100 subsidy.  The balance is requested from parents as a contribution towards the cost of providing an education program that meets the requirements of the Curriculum Framework.   It includes hire of textbooks and provision of text materials, course materials etc. This contribution is voluntary, however, the government has stated that parents who can afford to do so are expected and encouraged to pay the contribution costs.

CHARGES - Some high cost electives in Year 10 have a charge and a contribution.  Charges are compulsory and must be paid.
The estimated contribution and charges for courses offered at GSC in 2007 for students in Year 10 are indicated in this booklet. The GSC Council will determine final contributions and charges later in the year.  Parents will then be advised of actual course costs for 2007.  The Contributions and Charges invoice for 2007 will be mailed to parents in December.

Geraldton Senior College provides a range of optional activities and services, which may include camps, social activities, etc.  When students elect to take part in these, payment of the associated charge is compulsory.

Over many years GSC has built up an excellent range of resources and students have been able to participate in a wide range of educational experiences. We hope that we will be able to continue to rely on the support of parents. Your support through payment of contributions and charges will help us ensure the continued provision of excellent facilities and services.

More detailed information regarding the payment of contributions and charges will be provided to all parents during Term 4.  In the          meantime if you have any queries regarding contributions and charges please contact either the Registrar or Principal.