St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves

FINANCE
Charges Policy
We set out here the circumstances in which charges may and may not be levied on
parents in respect of the education provided for our pupils.
Education during and partly outside school hours
The school sessions are from 8.50 am to 12.25 pm and from 1.05 pm to 3.15 pm.
Where educational activities, including residential trips fall partly during and partly
outside school hours, a non-residential educational activity is to be treated as:
(1) Education during school hours if 50% or more of the period spent on the
activity occurs during schools hours.
(2) Education outside school hours in any other case which will incur a charge.
Pupils will be charged for residential trips if they take place wholly or mainly outside
school hours unless such trips are mandatory.
Remissions: In certain circumstances remissions may be sought for trips which
involve an overnight stay.
Transport
No charge will be made where transport is incidental to the education we provide.
Although voluntary contributions are always very welcome.
Equipment/Material/Clothing etc.
No charge will be made for any materials, books, instruments or other equipment in
connection with the education we provide. We do invite parents to provide certain
items e.g. writing materials, stationery, pens and pencils.
Parents are asked to pay for all items which will become pupils’ property on
completion. All products not paid for will belong to the school.
Optional Extras
When optional extras are provided, pupils will be charged for same.
Breakages
Parents must pay for breakages, defaced, damaged or lost text books or items of
equipment where this is the result of a pupil’s behaviour.
Examinations
All exam fees will be paid for by the school except in the following circumstances:
(1) When a pupil does not attend an examination without good reason.
(2) When tuition has not been provided by the school.
(3) When a pupil wishes to have an examination paper re-marked.
(4) When a pupil wishes to re-sit an exam.
Voluntary Contributions
The Board of Governors would appreciate voluntary contributions for school
activities. Since the overall expense for such activities continues to be considerable,
contributions made at any time will be gratefully received.
Appeal - School Funds
We would also welcome your donation of £25 towards School Funds and would
appreciate your contribution towards these when you visit the school to enrol your
daughter in June.
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