Voluntary contributions are approved by the Spring Hill Primary School Board and align with the requirements set out in the School Education Regulations 2000. The 2024 contribution is $60 per child (capped at $180 per family).
Q. Are contributions mandatory?
A. Contributions are voluntary however we encourage families to consider contributing. All voluntary contributions go towards providing additional educational resources and opportunities for our students.
Q. What exactly do voluntary contributions go towards?
The voluntary contributions received from Spring Hill families supplement the cost of materials used by all students across all subjects. Materials include:
- Student technology (iPads, laptops etc.)
- Sporting equipment
- Maths, English and Science resources
- Additional language learning resources
- Library books
Q. Don’t schools already receive funding from the Government?
A. Spring Hill Primary School receives funding from the state government based on the Student Centred Funding Model. The majority of these funds go to employing school staff and covering general amenities (electricity, gas, water etc.). Voluntary contributions received from the school community supplement the remaining budget which goes towards school infrastructure and curriculum resources.
Q. The beginning of the year, is difficult for us financially. Do you offer payment plans?
A. YES! Spring Hill PS now offers PAYMENT PLANS.
We understand that the beginning of the school year can be a difficult time for a number of families in our community. To assist in alleviating financial pressure, Spring Hill PS offers a number of different payment methods including payment plans. This means, instead of paying a lump sum at the beginning of the year, instalments can be made at the beginning of each term.
Payments – Voluntary Contributions
A Voluntary Contribution notification will be sent to families via Compass at the beginning of the 2023 school year requesting payment. Full or part payments can be made the following ways:
- Compass app (preferred)
- EFT to Spring Hill Primary School:
BSB – 066-040
Acct – 19902757
(use students name and “vol cont” as reference) - Over the phone by calling 6207 3800
- In person at the school office
Extra optional charges – 2024
In addition to voluntary contributions, some activities undertaken throughout the school year may require additional payments. Information about the activities and additional costs are communicated to parents via Compass as they approach throughout the year.
Additional costs for 2024
| Interschool carnivals | Years 1 to 6 | $60.00 per child |
| Performing arts | Years 3 to 6 | $60.00 per child |
| Incursions/excursions | Years K to 6 | $65.00 per child |
| Swimming lessons | Years PP to 6 | $65.00 per child |
| Instrumental music | Years 5 and 6 | $110.00 per child |
| School camp | Year 6 | $350.00 per child |
| PEAC | Years 1 to 6 | $300.00 per child |
**PEAC identified students can choose from a range of up to 40 courses at varying costs. Costings are a guide only, with the maximum being $300.00