LOWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOL

YEARS7-10

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2020

Lowood State High School operates a Student Resource Scheme.

This letter includes important information about the fees and inclusions for the SRS. If you havepreviously opted in to the SRS, your participation is assumed for the remainder of your child's

enrolment, unless you inform the school otherwise by completing a new participation agreementform. If you are a new parent to the school, this information will assist you in making a decision as

to whether you wish to participate in the SRS.

The Queensland Government supports children’s education by providing funding for instruction(teachers), facilities (school grounds and buildings, internet), and administration (staff to run the

school). Funding for schools does not extend to individual student resources such as textbooks,equipment for personal use, and many items used by the student in the classroom.

The SRS helps parents to source these resources. The school can purchase resources at lowerrates due to its bulk buying power. Resources such as textbooks or musical instruments thatwill be

used overa period of time are hired to students to further reduce costs for families. Participating inthe SRSalso offers a convenient wayfor parents to source the itemsthat their child needs for school,

and ensuresthat all students have access to the same standard of resources.

The fee inclusions outlined on the following pages are for each student in years 7-10.

If you are not satisfied that the SRS fee represents good value for money based onthe inclusions(over the page), you may choose notto participate in the SRS.If that is the case, please complete

a new Participation Agreement Form, indicating that you no longerwishto participate. If you choose

not to participate, you will be provided with a detailed list of resources that you will need to provide

for the student.

The Department of Education provides a Textbook and Resource Allowance (TRA)to assist parentswith the cost of textbooks and other education resourcesforeligible Years 7 to 12 students. Yr 7-10

$127 Yr 11-12 $276.

For those students whoareeligible to receive the TRA, the TRA will be applied to reduce the cost

of participation. Thus, the SRS invoice you receive will be the full cost of participation in the SRS

minus the TRA already held at the school.

Your 2020 student resource schemeinvoicewill be $200.00

If you wouldlike to participate, but are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the schoolto arrange an appointment to discuss options. Any information that you provide will be confidential.

Resources may notbedistributed until the full or first payment has been paid to the school. Any

unpaid invoices will be managed according to the department's Debt Management Procedure andmay result in the student being excluded from the scheme and/or from participating in extra-

curricular activities until payments are made.

A repair or replacementcost will be charged to the parent for any items that are damaged or not

returned.

If you have any queries regarding the SRS andits inclusions, please contact and arrange anappointment with Susan Dinning, Business Manager 07 5427 8333.

Payment Options for Student Resource Scheme Fees, Subject Levies and

VET Qualification Certificate Courses in 2020

Payments can be made to Lowood State High Schoolby:

e BPOINT — Details on BPOINT payments are outlined on the bottom of every invoice

e EFTPOS — Credit or Debit card in person at Lowood State High School Front Office.

e Cash or Cheque made payable to Lowood State High School

e Centrepay Deductions option — Please phoneorvisit the Lowood State High School Front Office to arrange

paymentthrough regular deductions from your Centrelink Account.

There is also an option to pay the Student Resource SchemeFeesbyinstalments. This is available as a choice on

the Student Resource SchemeParticipation Agreement Form. Payments are to be made asoutlined below.

e Term 1 - $100 per student is due by 14 February 2020

e Term 2 - $50 per student is due by 1 May 2020

e Term 3 - $50 per student is due by 24 July 2020

Please Note : All Student Resource SchemeFees, Subject Levies and VET Qualification Certificate Course

payments must be up-to-date before students will be eligible to attend any non-curriculum activities e.g. camps,

excursion, reward trips or be eligible to purchase seniorjerseys or attend school discos and the Year 12 Formal.

A Student Resource SchemeParticipation Agreement Form must be

filled out, signed and returned at the time of enrolment/payment.

Invoicing and Payment of

School Based Subject Levies and

VET Certificate Course Fees

Pleaserefer to the Student Stationery Requirements List 2020 for each individual year level for the relevant subject

levies and VET Certificate Course Fees for 2020.

YEAR 7

Two Electives each term for four terms — eight Electives for the year.Term OneElective invoices - will be raised by 21 February 2020 with payment due by 3 April 2020

Term TwoElective invoices- will be raised by 8 May 2020 with payment due by 26 June 2020

Term Three Elective invoices - will be raised by 31 July 2020 with payment due by 18 September 2020Term FourElective invoices- will be raised by 16 October 2020 with payment due by 20 November 2020

Subject Levy Elective Charges 2020Home Economics- $20 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classesIndustrial Technology and Design - $10 - Includes most resources for practical take home projectsVisual Art - $10 - Includes most resources for take homeprojects

YEAR 8.

OneArts Elective and one Technology Elective per semester — four Electives for the yearSemester1 Elective Invoices- will be raised by 21 February 2020 with payment due by 3 April 2020

Semester2 Elective invoices — will be raised by 31 July 2020 with payment due by 18 September 2020

Subject Levy Elective Charges 2020Art - $15 - Includes most resources for take homeprojectsHome Economics- $40 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classesManualArts - $10 - Includes most resourcesfor practical take homeprojects

__ YEAR9

TwoElectives for the yearElective invoiceswill be raised by 21 February 2020 with payment due by 3 April 2020

Subject Levy Elective Charges 2020

Art - $30 - Includes most resources for take homeprojects

Home Economics- $65 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classesManualArts - $20 - Includes most resourcesfor practical take home projects

Business- $15 - Includes a Business Forms Workbook

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Three Electives for the yearElective invoices will be raised by 21 February 2020 with paymentdue by 3 April 2020

Subject Levy Elective Charges 2020Art - $40 - Includes most resources for take homeprojects

Hospitality - $80 - Includes most cooking ingredients and class resources

ManualArts - $20 - Includes most resourcesfor practical take homeprojects

The Curriculum Student Resource SchemeInclusions

The Curriculum Student Resource Scheme (SRS) is made up of three components. The three

components are generalitems, resources for core subjects and resourcesfor elective subjects.

The tables below detail the SRS inclusions for these three components.

ESelicsAdministration of

Scheme Hired $55.00 $55.00

_ General Items

Learning Journal Owned $12.50 $12.50

Student ID Card Owned $12.50 $12.50

Printing Credit Owned $10.00 $10.00

Log Book Owned $9.95 $9.95

Sport Affiliation Fees Owned $11.90 $11.90

GrandTotal $111.85 $111.85

Sees

_English |

En ao $85.00Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Dictionary Used $25.00 $1.75

Accessto class sets of

novels/plays Hired $50.00 $15.00

Maths) $125.00 $28.00Textbook or online

accessto textbook Hired $70.00 $15.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00Use of subjectresources Used $45.00 $3.00

_ Science a $200.00 $32.00

Textbook or online

accessto textbook Hired $70.00 $15.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Demonstration

materials Used $75.00 $4.00

Use of subjectresources Used $45.00 $3.00

Art Subjects $140.00 $50.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Activity Consumablesnot covered by the

subject Levy Owned $20.00 $20.00

Visual Art Journal Owned $15.00 $15.00

Use of Generalart

supplies (paint

brushes, pencils, water

pots, palettes.) Used $95.00 $5.00

_Business Subjects $65.00 $20.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Textbook or online

accessto textbook Yr 9

ONLY Hired $55.00 $10.00

Dance/Drama Subjects $155.00 $30.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Use of various subjectequipment (audiovisual) Used $95.00 $5.00

Accessto class sets of

texts and plays Used $50.00 $15.00

_Home Economic Subjects $150.00 $69.00

Apron Used $15.00 $5.00Consumables (dishcloths, detergent,

laundry) Used $10.00 $10.00Demonstration

Ingredients Used $75.00 $4.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Activity Consumablesnot covered by thesubject Levy Owned $40.00 $40.00

Health and Physical Education Subjects $410.00 $15.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Use of Sport Equipment Used $400.00 $5.00

Humanities Subjects (geography, history etc) $75.00 $25.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Accessto class sets of

texts Used $65.00 $15.00

ManualArt Subjects $780.00 $59.00

Handouts/ Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Activity Consumablesnot covered by the

subject Levy Owned $25.00 $25.00Demonstration

materials Used $75.00 $4.00

Use of hand tools and

powertools Used $600.00 $5.00

Textbook or online

accessto textbook Yr 8

Graphics ONLY Hired $70.00 $15.00

_ Music Subjects $360.00 $15.00

Handouts/ Workbook Owned $10.00 $10.00

Use of instruments and

subject resources Used $350.00 $5.00

Vocational Educational Subjects $40.00 $65.00

Handouts/Workbook Owned $30.00 $30.00

Accessto online

content Hired $25.00 $25.00

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For Secondary Schoo! Curriculum

Participation

LOWOODSTATE

HIGH SCHOOL

Student Resource SchemeParticipation Agreement Form

Version 1.1

The Student Resource Scheme (SRS) provides parents with a convenient and cost-effective way to access educational resourcestheir children need for school. These resources supplement the school's resources and enhance students’ learning experience at

school.

The School has developed a Whole School SRSforall students enrolled in years 7-12

For more information regarding the SRS please contact the schooloffice.

Please indicate yourintention to participate or not by selecting "yes" or “no" and completing the information in the

relevant box below:

EL] Yes| wish to participate in the above-named Student ResourceSchemefor the duration of my child’s enrolment at the school.|have read and understand the Terms and Conditions (see

reverse) and agree to abide by them andto pay the annualparticipation fee. | understand that the schoolwill publishinformation about the SRScosts and inclusions each year.| understand that | can opt out of SRS participation in any year by

completing a new Participation Agreement Form before the

invoice due date.

I wish to make paymenteach yearby:

OA single paymentforthefull year's fee

O Term instalments (paid overthe first 3 terms)

O Aninstalment plan as negotiated with the school(e.g. via direct debit, centrepay or other payment method)

[ please contact Leanne Hauschildt on 5427 8333 to arrange]

O11 am experiencing financial hardship and wish to meet with the

school to discuss my options (see clauses 10-14 overleaf)

_|by completing a new Participation Agreement Form.

No| do not wishto participate in the above-named StudentResource Scheme. | have read and understand the Terms and

Conditions (see reverse).| understand | must provide mychild with all items that would

otherwise be provided to my child by the SRS asdetailed on

the information provided by the school.

| understand that if my child is eligible for the Textbook and

Resource Allowance (TRA) the schoolwill contact me. Formore details regarding the TRA andeligibility criteria enter“Textbook and Resource Allowance"into the search tool on the

Department's Policy and Procedure Registerat

hitp://ppr.det.qld.gov.au

| understand that | can chooseto join the SRSin future years

Student Details

| agree to the above madeselection, until such point as | inform the school otherwise

Student name:

Parent name:

Parent signature:

Yearlevel:

Date:

Schooluse only:

Negotiated instalments: Approved by:

Details:

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Terms and Conditions of the Student Resource Scheme

Privacy Statement

The Department of Education collects this information in accordance with

section 51 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 ("the Act") in order

to administer the Student Resource Scheme (SRS). The information will only

be accessed by school employees administering the SRS. However, if

required, some of this information may be shared with departmental

employeesfor the purpose of debt recovery.

Definitions

1. Reference to a “parent”is in accordance with the definition in the Actand refers equally to an independent student.

The Student Resource Scheme(SRS)

2. The cost ofproviding instruction, administration andfacilities for theeducation of students enrolled at state schools is metby the State.

3. The schoolis not responsible for providing textbooks,in-classconsumables and personal resourcesfor students.

4. The SRS enables parents to accesscertain resources, as detailed bythe school, for an annualfee.

5. Participation in the SRSis optional: parents are underno obligation toparticipate.

Textbook and Resource Allowance (TRA)

6. The State provides the TRA annually to parents ofeligible secondarystudents to assist with the costs of education.

7. The TRA is paid to the school based on enrolment data andwillreduce the costof particpating in the SRS.

8. Parents who choose NOTto participate in the SRS and whose childrenare eligible for the TRA havethe option to receive the TRA as a credit totheir child’s school account ordirectly from the school.

Parents and Citizens’ (P&C) Association support of the SRS

9. All parents are invited to participate in the annual meeting of the P&CAssociation at which the income and expenditure report is presentedand the proposed SRSinclusions andfees are tabled for approval.

Parents experiencing financial hardship

10. Principals may vary payment options and/or waive all or part of theparticipation fee for parents experiencing financial hardship.

11. Parents experiencingfinancial hardship who wishto participate in theSRSshould contact the Principal to discuss options.

12. The onus ofproofoffinancial hardship is on the parent.

13. The school may require annual proofof continuing financial hardship.

14. All discussionswill be held in the strictest confidence.

Parents participating in the SRS

15. Parents indicate whetheror not they wishto participate in the SRSby completing this Participation Agreement Form.

16. [An] invoice/s for the amountof the annualparticipation fee will beissued to the parent providing consentto participate in the SRS.

17. This agreementis for the duration of the student's enrolment at theschool, unless a new Participation Agreement Form is completed.

18. Parents mustnotify the school before the invoice due dateif theyintend to ceasetheir participation in the SRS in any year.

19. Where a parent choosesto participate, they are agreeing to pay theannualparticipation fee, in accordance with the paymentfrequencyoption selected onthe form. Thereis no provision for part- participation.

20. All SRS resources provided for the student’s temporary use remainthe property of the school and must be returned when requested bythe schoolorif the student leaves the school.

21. Parents are responsible for ensuring that any SRS resourcesprovidedfor the student's temporary useare kept in useablecondition. Where an issueditem is lost, not returned, or negligentlydamaged, parents will be responsible for payment to the schoolofthe value of the item orits repair.

22, Parents mustinform the schoolif items onthelist of resources arenot received.

23. Non-paymentofthe participation fee by designated paymentdate(s)mayresult in debt recovery action in accordance with theDepartment's Debt Managementprocedure. In such cases, thePrincipal may:

« withdraw the student'sparticipation in the SRS

* require the return of items provided by the SRS

+ withhold the provision of any further items under the SRS

+ refuse participation in the SRS whereparticipation fees areoverdue from the previous year(s), and/or

: exclude the studentfrom optional, non-curricularactivities and/or

+ initiate debt recovery action.

Parents NOTparticipating in the SRS

24, Parents indicate whetheror not they wishto participate in the SRSby completing this Participation Agreement Form.

25. This agreementis for the duration of the student's enrolmentat theschool, unless a new Participation Agreement Form is completed.

26. Where a parent has previously indicated that they will participate in theSRS,but wishesnotto participate in any year(s), the parent must notifythe schoolprior to the invoice due date oftheir intention to ceaseparticipation.

27. Parents who choose notto participate in the SRS are responsiblefor providing their child with all items that would otherwise beprovided by the SRS. School-produced resources (e.g. StudentDiary) will be available for separate purchase from the school for non-participants. ~

Operating the SRS

28. Schools will provide all parents with list of resources provided by theSRSto enable parents to assess the costeffectiveness of participation.

29. Schools will also provide non-participating parents with detailedlists ofresources to supplyfor their child.

30.All items included in the SRS mustbe able to be independently sourcedby parents who choosenotto participate in the SRS, either from a thirdparty supplier or by purchasing a school-specific resource (such as adiary or workbook) from the school.

31. Schools maydistribute information and invoices to parents in the yearpreceding the SRS but invoices must not be due before the end of thefirst week of term 1 of the SRS year. All invoices must havea minimum

of 30 days for payment.

32. Parents must be given the option annually to choose notparticipate inthe SRS.

33. In return for payment of the participation fee, the SRS will provideparticipating students with the resources and materials as outlined in theschool SRS documents.

34. SRS moneysreceived are to be expendedonly on studentresourcesoutlined in the school’s SRS and must not be expended onotheritemsor used to raise funds for other purposes.

35. As the SRS operatesfor the benefit of participating parents andisfunded primarily from participation fees, the schoolretains control of theresources and determinesthe rules around their availability to non-participants.

36, A student entering the school during the school yearis entitled to pay apro-rata fee to participate.

37. Whereparticipation fees have been paid and a student leaves theschool during the year, schools must determineif parents will beeligible for a pro-rata refund. This calculation will also take intoaccountanypro-rata allocation of the TRA (if eligible) and anyoutstanding SRS debts (including any debts from damagedor non-returned items). Where the cost of outstanding debts is higher thanthe calculated refund, parentswill be liable to pay this balance offunds.

38. The replacementcost of any resourcewill be up to the maximumvalue (subject to depreciation where appropriate) of the acquisitioncost to the school, as detailed on the annual SRS informationprovided to parents.

39. Schools mayinitiate debt recovery action in accordance with the debtmanagementprocedure where a parent has an outstanding debt

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