HARVEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - 2021 Parent Handbook and Financial Information

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HARVEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

                                      2021
                                Parent Handbook
                                       and
                              Financial Information

                                                51 South Western Hwy
                                                HARVEY WA 6220

                                                Phone: 9782 3800
                                                Email: Harvey.SHS@education.wa.edu.au

   51 South Western Highway
   HARVEY 6220
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General Information

 School resumes for students on Monday 1 February 2021.

 Our office re-opens on Monday 25 January 2021.

 To avoid long waiting times for parents, Bookshop and Uniform shop times are divided into 2
 groups, as shown below: This will run from the Administration Office.

            Surname       A - M          Thursday       28 January     9.30am – 2.00pm
            Surname       N - Z          Friday         29 January     9.30am – 2.00pm

 The State Government has fixed maximum parent contributions at $235 (see breakdown
 page 5) for Lower School students. Contributions cover essential textbook hire, ingredients,
 materials, equipment, bus hire and technology use as applicable. Contributions are
 requested to be paid before the start of the school year.

 Under the Education Act Regulations, all Courses for Senior School (Year 11 & 12) students
 are considered to be charges thus compulsory. There is no established maximum charge,
 however the school has endeavoured to keep costs to a minimum.
 CREDIT CARD and EFTPOS facilities are available. Payments may also be made via Direct
 Credit:
                     Bank:           Westpac
                     BSB:            036 152
                     Account:        208390
                     Reference:      Student Surname & ID

 Schools rely heavily on parents meeting their commitments in respect of these Contributions
 and Charges. Our capacity to continue to provide students with a quality Curriculum is
 directly affected by your commitment to meeting these costs. Where parents cannot pay the
 full amount; and are not eligible for Secondary Assistance Scheme (page 2), they
 should see the Manager Corporate Services to organise a payment plan.

 Please refer to Page 6 for information regarding possible additional expenses during the year.

 Textbooks, equipment and resources covered by course contributions will be loaned during
 the year to students as required. If school equipment is lost or damaged by your child, an
 invoice for the replacement will be sent home to the parent or guardian.

 Youth Allowance
 Students eligible to apply for Youth Allowance should contact Centrelink, 52 Wittenoom
 Street, (PO Box 327), Bunbury 6231, phone number 132 850 for application forms. The
 Telecentre in Harvey is a Centrelink agent and can be used for free calls to Centrelink.
 Assistance is available if required.

                                                                                                  1
Secondary Assistance Scheme

   The Western Australian Department of Education and Training provides an allowance to
   assist eligible families with secondary schooling costs.
   The allowance consists of two components:
       $235 Educational Program Allowance paid directly to the school.
       $115 Clothing Allowance paid directly to the parent/guardian or the school.

   Eligibility Criteria
   Parent or Guardian must hold one of the following cards:
        Centrelink Family Health Care Card (Parent/Guardian using family card only)
        Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (Student’s name must be on the card)
        Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card (blue card only)

   Card held must be current some time in first term (3 February– 9 April 2020). The only
   exception to this is when a student holds his/her own Health Care Card and has been
   declared independent by Centrelink. In this instance, a letter of confirmation from
   Centrelink needs to accompany the application.

   Students are eligible to apply for Secondary Assistance up to and including the year they
   turn 18 years of age i.e. not eligible to claim if born in 2001 or earlier.

   ABSTUDY
   Parent/students in receipt of ABSTUDY through Centrelink are not eligible for this
   allowance. However, parents in receipt of Abstudy are eligible for an additional allowance
   of $79. To claim this allowance, parents need to fill out an application form through the
   School Office. Abstudy payments are made to the parent/student for schooling expenses
   such as clothing, textbooks, etc for the same purpose as the Secondary Assistance
   Scheme.

                  Applications close on 1 April 2021

   Processing of Payments
   Once the form is completed by the parent/guardian, the school will forward it to the
   Schools Resourcing and Budgeting Directorate for processing.

   Education Program Allowance
   Schools will receive the Education Program Allowance of $235 for Secondary Assistance
   recipients. This amount is paid directly to the school to reduce the contributions
   payable by the Parent/Guardian in Years 7-10 and the course charges in Years 11&12.

   Clothing Allowance
   The Clothing Allowance of $115 will be paid to the parent/guardian unless you indicate on
   the application form that you wish it to be paid to the school. The Department of
   Education will not be making payments to parents by cheque. Bank account details must
   be provided. Please ensure you bring your bank details in with you.

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General Information on Contributions and Charges

     The following Voluntary Approved Requests and Other Optional Charges are a ‘per
     student’ cost which will appear on student’s Contribution and Charges statements.

     Chaplaincy
     The school is privileged to have a Chaplain as part of its pastoral care team five days a
     fortnight. The Chaplain acts as an advocate for students and liaises with parents, staff
     and external agencies to support positive outcomes for students. As the Chaplain is not a
     teacher, some students may feel more comfortable in approaching the Chaplain when
     they need someone to talk to.

     It is not Department of Education policy to pay the salaries of Chaplains. The school
     contributes to the cost, along with funds raised through parent donations. We would be
     grateful if you could donate $10 or any amount you think appropriate to the Chaplaincy
     Fund as this will assist in maintaining this valuable service.

     P&C Donation
     The P&C is a committee made up of parents run on a voluntary basis who help the school
     by fundraising much needed funds to purchase items not outlined in the School’s Budget
     requirements. A donation of $5 or any amount you think appropriate would be
     appreciated.

     Library Charge
     This $20 optional extra charge is to assist with keeping up to date software, games,
     books, magazines and other resources for students to use and refer to.

     Printing Charges
     The $20 optional extra charge will provide an allowance for student computer printing up
     to 200 copies. Non-payment will result in students being unable to print. (A smaller
     amount can be paid and topped up during the year). Students with credit remaining in
     2020 will have it transferred across to 2021.

     Stirling Magazine Year Book
     The cost of the school magazine is $20. You will be asked if you would like to order one
     at the time you pay your child’s Contributions and Charges. The magazine is printed and
     distributed at the end of each year and contains photos and events from the current year.

     Chaplaincy                           $10.00
     P&C Donation                         $ 5.00
     Library Charges                      $20.00
     Printing Charges                     $20.00
     Stirling Magazine Year Book          $20.00

     TOTAL:                               $75.00
PERSONAL ITEMS LISTS

The school does not stock stationery items. As a guide to parents and students, the following items are
recommended:
    30cm rule (plastic or wooden only)                Biros – Red and Blue
    Pencil sharpener                                  A4 File paper
    Pencils of various grades                         Glue Stick
    File – with dividers                              Display file
    Project Marker pens-water based                   Large Pencil case
    Highlighters                                      USB or External Hard drive
    Eraser                                            Safety Glasses for Design & Technology

                                         Year 7 – 10 Science
                                         2 x A4 display folder
                                  2 x A4 exercise book – 128 pages
                                       2 x A4 document holders

                                         Year 7 – 10 English
                                  2 x A4 exercise books – 128 pages
                                   2 x A5 exercise book – 96 pages
                                       2 x A4 document holders

                                          Year 7 – 10 Maths
                                      Protractor or Math-O-Mat
                                              Compass
                                         1 x A4 display folder
                                  1 x A4 exercise book – 128 pages
                           **A4 -MARBIG DOCULOPE (Document Holder)

                                        Year 7 – 10 HASS
                                 1 x A4 exercise book – 128 pages
                               Whiteboard Markers – 1x Blue, 1x Black
                                         Coloured Pencils
                                         Coloured Texters
                                         Lead Pencils x10

                               Year 7 - Orange Marbig Slimpick Wallet
                               Year 8 - Yellow Marbig Slimpick Wallet
                               Year 9 - Green Marbig Slimpick Wallet
                                Year 10 - Blue Marbig Slimpick Wallet
                                    Year 7 - 12 Media and Photography
                                             USB and/or SD card
                                              Year 7 - 12 Music
                                                  Portfolio
                                   Year 7 - 12 Design & Technology
                                                Safety Glasses

       Calculators
       Calculators are an essential item for all students studying Mathematics and Science at High
       School.
       It is requested that parents or carers purchase a Scientific Calculator; the recommendation is an
       Abacus S2 which can be purchased through the school. The cost is $19 and must be made by
       Friday 14 February 2021. We ask that your child’s calculator is engraved and stored safely in
       their pencil case.

              Parents are requested to make sure ALL PERSONAL ITEMS are clearly
                               marked with the student’s name.
LOWER SCHOOL
                                                                 Year 7       Year 8        Year 9      Year 10
  English                                                         $ 22.00      $ 22.00       $ 22.00     $ 22.00
  Mathematics                                                     $ 22.00      $ 22.00       $ 22.00     $ 22.00
  Science                                                         $ 29.00      $ 29.00       $ 29.00     $ 29.00
  Humanities & Social Sciences                                    $ 22.00      $ 22.00       $ 22.00     $ 22.00
  Health & Physical Education                                     $ 25.00      $ 25.00       $ 25.00     $ 25.00
  Technology & Enterprise – Food, Textiles, Metal, Wood and IT    $ 60.00      $ 60.00       $ 60.00     $ 60.00
  The Arts – Visual, Media and Music                              $ 55.00      $ 55.00       $ 55.00     $ 55.00
                                                                 $235.00      $235.00       $235.00      $235.00

Lower Secondary Engagement Program (LSEP) For selected Year 7 to 10 students only.                       $235.00

Harvey Youth Performance Education (HYPE) For selected Year 9 and 10 students only. Compulsory Charge    $ 25.00

                                 SENIOR SCHOOL COMPULSORY CHARGES
THE ARTS
                         Design Photography                                                               $60.00
                         Visual Arts Certificate II                                                      $150.00
ENGLISH
                  English                                                                                 $55.00
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
                  Outdoor Recreation Certificate II                                                      $160.00
                  Outdoor Education General                                                              $100.00
                  Physical Education                                                                      $80.00
MATHEMATICS
                  Maths Essentials                                                                        $60.00
HUMANITIES
                  Career & Enterprise                                                                     $50.00
SCIENCE
                  Human Biology                                                                           $55.00
TECHNOLOGY & ENTERPRISE
                  Materials Design - Wood                                                                $155.00
                  Materials Design – Metal Work                                                          $155.00
SSEP
                  Senior School Engagement Program                                                       $235.00
CERTIFICATE COURSES – EXTERNAL PROVIDER AND RTO
Students receive advice of acceptance into Certificate Courses before the end of the previous
year. Some of these Certificate Courses attract a high cost, compulsory enrolment charge.
Parents should refer to the enrolment documentation provided by the Recognised Training
Authority (RTO) for these charges, which will be invoiced by the school.
To secure a student’s enrolment in these courses, parents are requested to begin making                  $500 to
payments toward these courses from December of the previous year.                                         $6000
On 31 March of the following year, payment history will be reviewed at which time, those parents
who are identified as making regular payments, will be rewarded with a subsidy of 50% of the
certificate course cost up to a maximum of $1000, paid by Harvey Senior High School.

Work Place Learning (WPL)
                         Charge per placement                                                             $10.00
LEARNING AREA                            OTHER OPTIONAL COSTS                                COST
                    Visual Arts
                         Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions              $240.00
THE ARTS            Media and Photography
                         Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions              $ 60.00
                         USB 16 GB                                                           $ 20.00
ENGLISH                  Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions              $115.00
HASS                    Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions               $ 60.00
                    Outdoor Recreation Cert II – Senior School
                        Camps                                                                $200.00
                        Skippers Ticket                                                      $120.00
                        Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions               $ 40.00
                    Outdoor Education – Senior School
                        Camps                                                                $200.00
HEALTH &
                        Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions               $ 40.00
PHYSICAL
                    HYPE
EDUCATION
                        Uniform                                                              $ 75.00
                    Physical Education
                        Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions                $ 70.00
                        Sporting Events and Carnivals                                        $125.00
                        Swimming Pool entry for Term 1 classes (Season pass holders          $ 30.00
                           exempt)
LOWER SCHOOL            Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competition         $250.00
ENGAGEMENT              Polo T Shirt                                                          $40.00
PROGRAM (LSEP)
MATHEMATICS                Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions            $ 50.00
SCIENCE                    Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions             $40.00
SIDE                       Courses studied through School of Isolated Distance Education     $300.00
SENIOR SCHOOL              Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competition             $100.00
ENGAGEMENT                 Camp                                                              $350.00
PROGRAM (SSEP)
                    Metals and Woodwork
                        Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions               $ 30.00
                        Additional material/s costs                                          $ 50.00
TECHNOLOGY &
                        Additional material/s for high cost projects (per item)              $ 60.00
ENTERPRISE
                    Home Economics
                        Excursions, Incursions, Guest Speakers or Competitions               $ 30.00
                        Additional material/s costs                                          $ 50.00
                        Excursion to Career Expo and Workplaces                              $ 50.00
WORK PLACE
                        Replacement log book or name badge (if misplaced)                    $ 20.00
LEARNING
                        Clothing and Personal Protection Equipment inc. Steel Cap Boots      $265.00
                        First Aid                                                            $170.00
MISCELLANEOUS           Young Drivers                                                        $ 25.00
SCHOOL                  White Card                                                           $100.00
EVENTS                  School Ball / End of Year Events                                     $120.00
                        Country Week (accommodation, meals, transport, bag and uniform)      $750.00
                        Presentation Folder and Sash for Graduation                          $ 40.00
                        Graduation Dinner                                                    $ 50.00
YEAR 12
                        Leavers Jackets - 50% deposit end of Yr 11 - balance start of Yr12   $140.00
                        Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions        $100.00
YEAR 11                 Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions        $100.00
YEAR 10                    Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions     $100.00
YEAR 9                     Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions     $100.00
YEAR 8                     Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions     $100.00
YEAR 7                     Excursions, Incursions, Camps, Guest Speakers or Competitions     $100.00

             Costs are approved by the School Finance Committee and School Board
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