Dear Families,

Levies are one of the many ways that families contribute to our school community. Levies support student learning by contributing towards the cost of essential items and services.

When setting school levies and charges the school:

• considers inclusive education, community expectations and family financial constraints
• sets levies at the lowest amount possible
• consults with the School Association of the school.

Families who are supported through the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) do not need to pay levies. Parents holding a current Services Australia Health Care Card, Centrelink Health Care Card, Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or a Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card are eligible for this assistance. Online applications are open for the 2022 school year via the online submission form https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/.   If you prefer a paper-based application, you can request a form from the School Office. For any further assistance with regards to STAS applications, please contact the Department of Education’s Financial Services Unit at stas@education.tas.gov.au  or by calling 1800 827 055.

Levies will be processed this week and will arrive early to mid-next week.

Levies include costs for items and services that are required to complete the normal educational instruction at the school. Levies include the cost of:

• Any items which are essential to completing the student’s core curriculum (e.g. essential stationery, textbooks, cooking ingredients, gardening supplies).
• Any services like excursions, performances and activities that are part of the curriculum (e.g. out-of-school excursions taken as part of a subject, in-school performances, guest speakers, class).

There are no compulsory payments you are required to make other than the annual levy.  Stationery costs include all stationery supplied to all students through the Class Teacher.

How do I pay levies?

Levies can be paid:

• At the school (by EFTPOS, cash, or cheque)
• At Service Tasmania (by EFTPOS, cash, or cheque)
• Through BPAY (using the Biller Code and Reference on your invoice)
• By mail, forward your cheque, money order or credit card details to the school, with the payment slip from your invoice attached (payable to the Department of Education)
• Using Centrepay, a service provided by Centrelink.

 Levies are paid in Term One each year or can be paid in instalments by contacting the School’s Business Manager, Mrs Telisa Baker, to set up a flexible payment plan (payment plans can continue through to the end of the school year). Payment plans are available for all families.

Who can I talk to about levies?

You are a valued member of our school community and we welcome your feedback on levies and charges at our school.

You can contact the School’s Business Manager, Mrs Telisa Baker if you have any questions or would like to talk about levies at our school. Personal information relating to levies will always be treated with total confidentiality.

The levies and charges we receive from families supports our school to deliver learning opportunities for all students. Thank you for your contribution.