Payments to the School
Contributions and Charges
Sections 99, 100 and 108 of the School Education Act 1999 requires schools to notify parents of all costs associated with their children’s education, prior to the beginning of the new school year. The contributions and charges are approved by the South Perth Primary School Board prior to distribution.
Fees and charges fall into 3 categories:
- Voluntary contributions – a School Component for educational resources and a P&C Voluntary Approved Request Component
- Optional Costs – for activities that reinforce the core educational program, including excursions and incursions.
- Personal Student List – stationery and equipment used by your child in the classroom
1. Voluntary Contribution (Section 99)
The School and P&C contributions are both voluntary. The combined maximum payment applies to all students from Kindergarten to Year Six.
School Component
The School Component remains at $60 per student. The contribution assists with paying for the following:
- Photocopied materials; all learning areas
- Library Resource Centre Collection purchases
- Resources for curriculum subjects: physical education, maths, science, humanities and social sciences, art/craft, information technology and music
P&C Voluntary Approved Request Component
The P&C is a major contributor to the school’s physical, social and educational environment. This significant support is made possible by voluntary contributions, fundraising events and the volunteering of time and expertise.
South Perth Primary School’s P&C funds and organises a number of events and activities throughout the year. It also supports the school, initiates and provides resources towards projects that benefit all students within the school.
Currently the P&C Voluntary Approved Request Component for all Kindergarten to Year Six students is $80 per family irrespective of how many children are attending the school.
2. Optional Costs (Section 100)
Costs for Optional Items are estimated in Term 4 for the following year. The Schedule identifies the estimated costs for Optional Items for each year group for the year. Blank sections indicate an activity does not apply to that year group.
Note: These predicted costs are for optional activities. The decision to participate in these activities is at the discretion of parents. Details for each activity, including cost and permission advice will be sent home through Consent2Go. Permission and payment must be received for a student to attend an activity.
Payment Dates and Methods
Parents are encouraged to pay their combined School/P&C voluntary contributions at the beginning of the school year. If this arrangement is not possible then payment may be made in instalments. Parents may discuss alternative payment options with the Principal at any time.
Payment of voluntary contributions can be made early in Term 1. Payment can be paid by EFTPOS, Direct Bank Deposit or in person to the school office.
- Bank Details: Name: South Perth Primary School BSB: 066 040 Account: 19900858
- Please identify your payment by student surname, room number and an indication of what is being paid for e.g. Parker Rm2 Vol Conts
Optional Items are paid prior to the activity through Consent2Go or by EFT, cash.
3. Personal Student List (Section 108)
The costs for these items will vary from student to student and from year to year. Items are purchased directly from a stationery supplier. Updated lists are uploaded to Connect during Term 4. New families will be provided with an up-to-date list once their enrolment is complete.
Link to Voluntary Contributions and Charges document for 2025
