Galilee Catholic School 2020 Fee Information
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Galilee Catholic School 2020 Fee Information
This booklet outlines Galilee Catholic School fees, including discounts available, payment arrangements,
important dates and frequently asked questions.
Fees are essential in enabling the school to provide services and resources, and it’s the responsibility of
parents to ensure school fees are paid in full and on time each year.
Camps Fully Subsidised
In ensuring access for all students and to enhance the programs offered at Galilee, the school leadership and
Finance Committee have initiated a fully subsidised camp structure for 2020.
It is our hope to continue to find ways to offer programs and resources within the fee structure to enhance
experiences and to engage students so they thrive while at Galilee Catholic School.
Book Day 2020
Book day will be held on Thursday 23rd January from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Book day is provided for parents and
or carers to collect their children’s books to take home and prepare for the school year. Children will bring all
books back on the first day of school, named and covered as per the instructions provided by their teacher
within each book pack.
This is an exciting exercise for children, and gives them a greater sense of ownership of their books.
In order to collect your child’s books, a book day fee of $50.00 per student is required on or before book day.
This fee will be credited to your first statement in 2020. If your family is away on this day you are able to pay
and pick up books on the first day of term from 8.30am.
If you fit one of the criteria below you will be exempt from paying the fee on book day
• You were eligible for fee level A in 2019 this fee will be waived.
• You already have a direct debit agreement in place for 2020 and all prior fees are up to date.
• You enter into a direct debit agreement on book day and all prior fees are up to date.
IMPORTANT FINANCE DATES TO REMEMBER
• Payment Option Form due by: Friday 6th December 2019
• Proof of Income due by: Friday 6th December 2019
• *Book day $50 payable Thursday 23rd January 2020
• *Fees due in full 31st March 2020
• Fees 1st Instalment due by: 31st March 2020
• Fees 2nd Instalment due by: 30th June 2020
• Fees 3rd Instalment due by: 30th September 2020
*unless an alternative payment plan has been arranged!Tuition Fees
Fees are billed at the beginning of the year and payable in full no later than 31st March 2020, unless there is a
payment plan in place. Fees paid as a lump sum by 31st March of current fee year will attract a 5% discount on
the Tuition Fee.
This discount does not apply to composite levy, building levy, extracurricular activities such as choir, year 6/7
jumpers and/or any sporting events.
Please be advised that any associated fees with debt collection will be added to your account and are payable
by the family in debt collection.
Sibling discounts apply to the second and third children as listed below, there is no tuition fee charged to 4th
child or more, however they will pay the Composite Levy.
Level 1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child
A Below $57870 $1,185 $890 $505
B $57871 - $65000 $1,385 $1,038 $589
C Above $65000 $1,978 $1,483 $841
Levies
Composite Fee $552 per child, composite fee is a compulsory charge on a per student basis, the following items
are just a few items that this levy covers:
• Consumables that are used by your child in class e.g. books, pens, pencils, glue, scissors, erasers, rulers,
etc.
• Various levies that we are charged for copyright etc.
• Computer expenses associated with the running and maintenance of the many laptops and computers
that are available for your child’s use
• Excursions, camps and year 6-7 aquatics program
• Insurances and ambulance cover
Building Levy $320 per family, building levy is compulsory and goes towards future building projects.2020 Fee Schedule
1 Child Enrolled Fees Paid by 31st March Early Payment Discount
Composite Spread 52 Spread 44
Level Tuition Levy Building Levy Total Weeks Weeks** Less 5% Total Payable
A Below $57870 $1,185 $552 $320 $2,057 $39.55 $46.75 $59.25 $1,997.75
B $57871 - $65000 $1,385 $552 $320 $2,257 $43.40 $51.30 $69.25 $2,187.75
C Above $65001 $1,978 $552 $320 $2,850 $54.80 $64.80 $98.90 $2,751.10
2 Children Enrolled Fees Paid by 31st March Early Payment Discount
Composite Spread 52 Spread 44
Level Tuition Levy Building Levy Total Weeks Weeks** Less 5% Total Payable
A Below $57870 $2,075 $1,104 $320 $3,499 $67.30 $79.55 $103.75 $3,395.25
B $57871 - $65000 $2,423 $1,104 $320 $3,847 $74.00 $87.45 $121.15 $3,725.85
C Above $65001 $3,461 $1,104 $320 $4,885 $93.95 $111.05 $173.05 $4,711.95
3 Children Enrolled Fees Paid by 31st March Early Payment Discount
Composite Spread 52 Spread 44
Level Tuition Levy Building Levy Total Weeks Weeks** Less 5% Total Payable
A Below $57870 $2,580 $1,656 $320 $4,556 $87.65 $103.55 $129.00 $4,427.00
B $57871 - $65000 $3,012 $1,656 $320 $4,988 $95.95 $113.40 $150.60 $4,837.40
C Above $65001 $4,302 $1,656 $320 $6,278 $120.75 $142.70 $215.10 $6,062.90
Weekly payment plans do NOT include any extracurricular activities that are billed during year.
These invoices are required to be paid separately at time of issue.
*Payments over 52 weeks must commence no later than Friday 3rd January 2020 and will conclude on or
before Thursday December 31st 2020.
**Payments over 44 weeks commencing on the week starting Monday 27th of January 2020 will conclude on
the week concluding Friday 27th November 2020.Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When do I receive my fee account?
A. Term 1 - The Annual Tax Invoice for tuition, composite fees and other applicable levies will be
distributed to families in week 3.
By Week 3 of Term 4 – statement of amount due will be issued as reminder.
Families can request a current statement anytime in the year by coming to the finance office in school
hours or by emailing finance@galilee.catholic.edu.au
Q. Why have I been invoiced the highest fee bracket?
A. All families are invoiced on the highest income bracket. Once you have provided your proof of
combined family income for the 2018/2019 financial year you will receive the relevant fee remission.
Q. What can I use to provide proof of combined family income?
A. Proof of combined family income can be provided with one of the following documents;
Centrelink income statement
Documentation from Centrelink showing actual assessable income for Family Tax Benefit
purposes
2018/2019 financial year Notice Of Assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office
Q. Can accounts be split for separated families?
A. Yes. To utilise this option please indicate on payment option form or contact the finance officer prior
to the end of term 4 2019.
Q. When are our school fees due?
A. School fees are due by 31st March 2020, unless you have a payment plan in place.
Q. What if I have a balance due from 2019 fees?
A. Please finalise this amount by 13th December 2019. Alternatively, meet with finance officer to have this
amount added to your payment plan for 2020 in order to complete fee payment.
Q. Will the weekly fee payment cover extra charges if my child participates in weekend or extracurricular
event e.g. soccer, touch, netball, choir, etc.
A. No. you will need to pay these invoices separately before your child participates in the event.
Q. How much notice do I need to give if we are leaving the school? Will I have to pay an exit fee?
A. Galilee requires one (1) full school terms notice in writing for leaving students. Galilee does not charge
an exit fee IF a terms notice is provided, otherwise the equivalent of 1 terms tuition fees will be charged.
Where the appropriate notice of leaving is given we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly; the building
levy is not adjusted if you leave before the end of the school year. We understand that families may not
know exact moving dates; however keeping us informed early will avoid any extra charges.
Q. What if my family is experiencing financial hardship?
A. The Galilee fee structure includes a range of fee concessions, including:
o Family concessions (more than one student enrolled)
o Fee concessions for families on low incomes
Should your family be experiencing financial difficulty it is imperative that you make a time with the finance
officer or principal as soon as possible. You can speak with the finance officer to discuss options available
to you and arrange a payment plan.
Remember we can only help you if we know you are having difficulty.Q. Is there any discount for paying our school fees in full by 31st March 2020?
A. YES! Fees paid as a lump sum by 31st March of current fee year will attract a 5% discount on the Tuition
Fee. This discount does not apply to composite levy, building levy, extracurricular activities such as
camps, aquatics, year 7 jumpers and/or any sporting events.
Q. What are my payment options for 2020?
A. In 2019 Galilee Catholic School will offer the following payment options
• Direct debit payment plan either from bank account or credit/debit card on a weekly, fortnightly or
monthly basis please see enclosed payment option form.
• Electronic Funds Transfer – BSB: 085-005 Account number: 865647356 Account Name: Galilee
Catholic School. Please use the reference number located at the bottom of your statement on
remittance advice and starts with 9133.
• Qkr! app available from iTunes or Google Play Stores
• Bpay. Biller Code 46698. Reference you will find your customer reference on the bottom left of your
statement starts with 9133.
• Cash or Cheque
• EFTPOS at front office
• Centrepay payment plan are deductions direct from your centrelink payments on a fortnightly basis.
Contacts
If you would like to discuss payment options or have any queries in relation to your school fees please
contact Lucy Romano by one of the following methods.
Phone: 8557 9000
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