Dear parent/guardian,

Dandenong North Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise you of Dandenong North Primary School’s voluntary financial contributions for 2024.

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the needs of the Victorian Curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions to enhance student materials and opportunities are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students.

Within our school this support has allowed us to purchase library and class-sets of books that are new and attractive without resorting to worn copies that cannot be renewed after frequent reading.  Sporting equipment that is available for borrowing during play times has been added to the basic supplies available for physical education lessons.  Updated iPads, laptops, headphones and printers for children to use in their work has also been possible because of parental payment.  The most important aspect, however, is basic stationery supplies like paper, tissues, pencils and glue sticks etc.  

For further information on the Department’s Parent Payments Policy please see a one-page overview attached.

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Hilton

Principal

Extra-Curricular Items and Activities – provided on a user-pays basis

Dandenong North Primary School offers a range of optional items and activities that enhance or broaden the schooling experience of students and are above and beyond what the school provides to deliver the Curriculum.

The cost of extra-curricular items and activities such as Camp, Excursions and Incursions will be advised throughout the year.

Financial Support for Families

Dandenong North 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)
• State Schools Relief (SSR)
• Payment plans for Extra-Curricular Items and Activities

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact:

Kristie Miller

Ph: 03 9794 7899 | Email: dandenong.north.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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Payment methods

• Sentral App
• Cash at office
• EFTPOS at office
• Bpay – using your unique BPay code (please ask at the office)

·       Direct Deposit- BSB: 063 000 Account number: 14179085  Reference: use child’s name and grade

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.

Name of Student:

Grade / Class 2024:

Payment made Via (please tick):  Sentral app        Cash at office             Eftpos             

Direct deposit             Bpay