Kindlehill School

General inclusions

Student fees are inclusive of almost all associated educational costs including classroom costs, writing books, paper, folders, pens, rulers, art and craft materials, text books, paints, and library costs.

Student fees also include the cost of most camps, trips, excursions, all visiting performances at the school and elsewhere, sporting activities and outdoor education, and bus costs.

Camps and class trips

High school students attend an overseas trip, and older primary students may attend a ski trip. These may incur an additional cost to parents, and parents will be advised in advance. The cost of these trips will be included in the term invoicing and paid with the school fees.

Music Programme

Class 1 parents are required to purchase a wooden recorder at $70. If your child enrols later in their primary school years, they may need to purchase a recorder and your class teacher will advise if this is required.

Class 3 parents are required to purchase a ½ size violin, and the class teacher will advise when this is needed.

Class 5 students are required to continue with violin and/or select another instrument, and parents are to purchase their chosen instrument.

These instruments remain the property of the student/family.

Group music lessons are offered to all students at Kindlehill.

Playgroup

Playgroup operates two mornings per week in term time. Playgroup is attended by children aged 0-4, and their parents. Cost per session is $20 ($30 for 2 children). Playgroup offer families stories, craft, bread making and free play. There are wonderful opportunities to meet other families and get to know the Kindlehill community.

After School Care

Rates per session per child Government rebates and assistance is available to eligible families Families must provide their Human Services CRN for the parent(s) and the child in order to access Child Care Subsidy.

After school care fees are inclusive of a nourishing afternoon tea (made daily in the Kindlehill kitchen), craft supplies, pencils and paper, play equipment, and access to the school library books. Children can take their craft home when complete.

Permanent bookings are for the full term, and 2 weeks notice of cancellation is required. Fees are applicable if the child is sick.

After school care invoices are issued fortnightly via our child care management system, and are to be paid within 14 days of issue, direct to the school account. After school care fees cannot be paid via our PaySmart direct debit system. Fees not paid within 14 days of invoice date may risk the child’s enrolment.

Fee payment conditions

Please refer to the fee policy on our web site.

https://kindlehill.nsw.edu.au/fee-policy/

• New families in Kindergarten will contribute $300 towards their first term fees at the time of submitting their enrolment form.
• New families in primary school or with multiple children enrolling will contribute $500 towards their first term fees at the time of submitting their enrolment form.
• If a family decides to withdraw their enrolment, these fees are non-refundable. If the family continues with the enrolment, the above amounts will be deducted from the first invoice.
• All school fees are to be paid via PaySmart direct debit termly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly.
• Direct Debits for the school year commence on 1 February and are complete by 20 December each year. Dishonoured payments will be added to the next scheduled payment.
• Scheduled payments must be honoured or administration/late payment fees will be charged.
• Interest will be charged on fees not paid within the school year in which they are due.
• A term notice of exit from the school is required, or full fees are charged in lieu of notice.
• Our collections process is audited as part of the school’s registration and remains a key function of our administration.
• Fee arrears are reported quarterly to our Board, and clear payment plans are required for all fees.
• Additional terms and conditions regarding fees are included in the fee policy and should be read at the time of enrolment.