Year 7 – 10 Fee Structure
Voluntary Contributions for Year 7-10 Contributions in WA Government schools are set at a maximum of $235 per student. Payment enables the school to assist with the running of programs, and to enrich the basic curriculum by providing resources that add value to your child’s learning experience. Parent contributions allow schools to provide Text books instead of students having to provide their own, are used to purchase reading and library materials, curriculum resources, ICT and a variety of services and facilities which support our educational programs for your child. Declining payment of voluntary contributions places a large burden on the school community. The continuing partnership between schools and parents is vital to ensuring that all students receive a level of education sufficient to carry them forward in today’s society.
Compulsory Charges for Year 7-10 is for high cost and enrichment items associated with a particular course. Some examples include: ingredients in Home Economics cooking classes, transport, photographic equipment and supplies, art materials, timber, metals, and consumable tools, external instructors, sporting equipment, etc. If your child has chosen an option with an associated cost this cost is compulsory
Year 11 – 12 Fee Structure
All Course Charges in Year 11 and 12 are compulsory. Charges will depend upon the course chosen. Some specific courses will incur higher costs dependent upon such items as text, subject specific resources, materials, excursions, certificates and work placement.
School charges are required to be paid prior to the end of Term 1 unless payment arrangements have been made with the Manager Corporate Services. The services of a debt collection agency are used for all unpaid charges. To ensure your account is not referred to this agency, please make contact with the school prior to the end of term 1.
Specialist Programs
Maritime, Specialist Sports and a Rugby Focus Program are offered at Rockingham Senior High School and will incur compulsory charges over and above the voluntary contribution for a nominal curriculum choice.
Charges for Specialist Programs are required to be paid prior to commencement in the program or as stated on the contract you have been provided. Failure to make payment for Specialist Programs will result in your student being removed from the program.
Payment Options for Families
The school is only too aware that the payment of contributions and charges can be stressful for some families. Part payments and credit card debits are all available to support parents experiencing difficulties. However, we do need to talk to you about your options for payment. Ignoring accounts and reminders is unhelpful to all parties.
Direct Deposit
Account Name: Rockingham Senior High School
BSB: 016-441
Account Number: 340920583
Reference: Students Name/ID Number, Year, Fees
Credit Card Payments
We encourage parents to start making Payment Plans at the beginning of the school year, so that you are in a position to pay your Voluntary Contributions and Compulsory Charges prior to the due date.
Parents can make use of the Credit / Debit Card Payment Plans. Payments Plans are structured to meet your budget and are tailored to ensure all Charges are paid by the due dates. Payment Plans alleviate the stress and anxiety of meeting your financial obligations over the school year.
Secondary Assistance
The Secondary Assistance Scheme is available to parents/guardians or independent secondary students who hold eligible concession cards. Eligible parent’s/guardians and Independent Students can receive a $235.00 Education Allowance per student. This allowance is paid directly to the school and used as payment towards their students Voluntary Contributions. A further $115.00 Clothing Allowance payment is also available that can be paid directly to the school to cover expenses or to the parent via their nominated bank account.
Parents of students in receipt of ABSTUDY through CentreLink are only eligible for the ABSTUDY Supplement Allowance.
CentrePay
The CentrePay System is offered free of charge to customers who receive regular payments from Centrelink. We can quickly and easily set up your Centrepay Account at the school to assist in making regular payments over the school year.
- Centrepay is the easiest way to pay your School Contributions and Charges.
- Centrepay is free for CentreLink Customers.
- Use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your CentreLink payments.
- Please see Accounts for any further information
Outstanding Charges
All outstanding charges are rolled over and added to the student’s account in the following year until full payment is received. Where necessary non-payment of accounts can be referred for further action to a debt collection agency.
Your level of support makes a significant contribution to the enrichment of learning experiences for your child. We thank you in anticipation of your continued support in paying your Charges and Contributions.