Parent payments and tax deductible parent donations
Victorian Government schools are committed to providing students with free instruction and ensure students have free access to all items, activities and services that are used to fulfill the standard curriculum requirements. All parent contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of families ensures the school can offer the best possible education and support for all students. We value the voluntary contribution of parents, whether by fundraising, volunteering time or through payment of voluntary contributions.
Within our college, parent contributions allow for enhanced educational experiences and facilities, such as:
- A wider range of subjects
- Enhanced digital learning opportunities
- Excellent Visual Arts, Music, Sport, Science, Outdoor Ed & Language programs.
- Additional sports equipment
- A wide range of new books in the library
- Environmental sustainability education and support
- Additional in-house Student Wellbeing Counsellors and Careers Advisors
- A specialised IT support team
- A wide array of camps, excursions, programs and activities
The Department of Education Parent Payments Policy outlines the ways in which schools can request financial contributions from parents and ensures that parent payment practices in Victorian government schools are consistent, transparent and that all students have access to the Curriculum.
Our school has in place financial hardship arrangements to support families who cannot pay for items or activities so their child does not miss out.
Tax-Deductible contributions
We would like to draw to your attention that any donations to the College’s Building Fun will be Tax-Deductible and you will receive a Tax-Deductible Receipt. Payments can be made at the front office, via BPay or through the Compass Payments Centre.
For more information on voluntary parent contributions and about financial hardship support, please email bright.p12@education.vic.gov.au or visit the College’s main office.