Parent Payments

Brighton Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and we would like to advise you of the school’s voluntary financial contributions for 2022. 

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. While the Department of Education and Training funds a standard curriculum program, many of the highly valued programs and resources provided by Brighton Primary School go above and beyond this funding and could not be provided without the financial support of our families whose children benefit.  

In order to maintain and enhance high quality teaching and learning programs and resources, School Council has approved the following 2022 parent payment charges.

Brighton Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and we would like to advise you of the school’s voluntary financial contributions for 2022. 

Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. While the Department of Education and Training funds a standard curriculum program, many of the highly valued programs and resources provided by Brighton Primary School go above and beyond this funding and could not be provided without the financial support of our families whose children benefit.  

Some of our school improvement projects currently underway which we will continue into 2022 include: 

  • Enhancing our classroom libraries in all grade levels;
  • Purchasing additional literacy materials including new readers for students and decodable reading texts;
  • Purchasing new classroom furniture – we added classroom libraries and new tables & chairs this year and plan to add new classroom storage facilities for students, ottoman seating, a classroom library rug and other accessories;
  • Painting the classroom spaces that have not yet been repainted
  • The installation of an AV Media System in our gymnasium to enhance the student experience during assemblies and other performances.

Brighton Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

  • The school’s second–hand uniform shop
  • State Schools Relief Fund (SSRF)
  • The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) 

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact:

Diane O’Connor – Business Manager – Phone: 03 9592 0177 Email: diane.oconnor@education.vic.gov.au

 Payment Methods

We would appreciate payment by 8 December 2021.  Parent payments and contributions are made via the Compass portal through Course Confirmations/School Payments module in Compass.  Parents may also choose to make payment contributions on the suggested dates.

8 December 2021

4 February 2022

4 March 2022

Refunds

Parent requests for refunds are subject to the discretion of the school and made on a case-by-case basis. Refunds will be provided where the school deems it is reasonable and fair to do so, taking into consideration whether a cost has been incurred, the Department’s Parent Payment Policy and Guidance, Financial Help for Families Policy and any other relevant information.

Brighton Primary School Refund Policy

For further information on the Department’s Parent Payment Policy please see a one page overview attached  Parent-Payments Policy.