SCHOOL FEES

What are Subject and School Fees?

• A Subject Fee is charged for the study of practical subjects. This compulsory fee covers the cost of materials necessary for the completion of that course eg paints and clay in Visual Arts; food items in Food Technology; timber and building materials in Industrial Technology. The amount of the Subject Fee varies according to the requirements of each subject.
• A Technology Fee of $15 is payable by all students to cover the cost of computer requirements and computer software. All students are required to develop information and computer technology skills as part of Board of Studies syllabus requirements in all subjects.
• Students in Year 11 pay a $100 Textbook Deposit. This deposit is refunded in full at the end of Year 12, provided all textbooks issued are returned in good condition. Alternatively, students may choose to purchase their own textbooks for each course and could expect to pay between $40 and $80 per textbook from a bookshop.
• On enrolment all students pay a fee of $5 to cover the cost of the plastic photo-identity swipe card which is used to monitor and track student attendance. The card is also used as the student’s Library borrowing card and is able to be used as a proof of age card outside the school. The card must be updated in both Year 9 and Year 11 in order to be able to be used as proof of identity at the School Certificate and HSC external examinations.
• Pendle Hill High School receives basic funding from the State government to cover the cost of items such as salaries, maintenance and capital works.

With the agreement of this school’s community, we also seek to raise additional funds to supplement our educational resources and programs to better provide for our students. This is done through the School Contribution. This voluntary contribution is set at $60 for Years 7 to 10 and $68 for Years 11 and 12. Money raised through the School Contribution is used to provide items such as additional library books, playground seating and shade areas for our students.

Sports Fees

• Students are able to select from a range of school, recreational and grade sporting activities.
• Where students choose to participate in a sports activity which requires payment of a bus fare and/or a venue entry fee, that fee must be paid each week. No credit is able to be extended to these students.
• A Sports Bus Pass costing $24 can be purchased from the accounts office or payment of $4 each week is required before travelling on a sports bus.

How are School Fees able to be paid?

• Fees may be paid at the school Accounts Office each day.
• Fees can be paid by cash, cheque or credit card – Visa, Bankcard and Mastercard ONLY.
• Fees may be paid in whole or by instalments eg weekly or by term. Invoices will be posted home.
• A Student Assistance Scheme operates to support families in need. Proof of need will be required. Confidentiality and discretion are applied to such requests.

Prompt payment of all relevant fees at the beginning of each school year is appreciated so that we can provide all services and facilities to our students throughout the year.