From the Office
2020 School Fees
Fee statements have been emailed to the email address nominated to the school. Please ensure your email and address details are up to date and notify us of any changes immediately. If you have not received your statement please contact the office.
Payment Options:
BPAY
Our Biller Code is 136119 and the Reference Number is the account number on your statement (BPAY is only available for fee payments. If you pay any excursions etc via BPAY please email the school otherwise the payment will be deducted from your fees.
Direct Debit:
Please contact the office for a Direct Debit Request Form.
Instalments:
Payment plans are offered commencing Term 1. Your nominated deduction amount must be finalised by the due date on your payment plan. If you wish to pay by instalments you can contact Leanne in the office to assist you in calculating a week, fortnightly or monthly payment.
Credit Card/Eftpos:
OLV accepts Mastercard of Visa only. An authorisation slip is provided at the bottom of your statement each term. Payments can also be made over the telephone
In Person
Parents are welcome to pay directly to the office between 8.30am and 3.00pm.
| 2020 Fee Description | Yearly Amount |
Billing Arrangement |
Family or Student Fee |
| 2020 Tuition Fees | $1275.00 | $425 x 3 Terms | Per Student |
| 2020 Diocesan Family & School Building Levy | $1250.00 |
$418.00 Term 1 $416.00 Terms 2 & 3 |
Per Family - Eldest Child |
| 2020 Resource Fee | $270.00 | $90.00 x 3 Terms | Per Student |
| 2020 Technology Fee | $150.00 | $50.00 x 3 Terms | Per Student |
| 2020 Grounds Levy | $150.00 | $50.00 x 3 Terms | Per Family |
| 2020 Sport Fee | $140.00 | $47.00 x 3 Terms | Per Student |
| Diocesan Pastoral Contribution | |||
| 2020 Voluntary Contributions | $300.00 | $100.00 x 3 Terms | Per Family |
Family Discount:
The Family Discount is applicable only to Tuition Fees, this is applicable to each child enrolled in a Maitland Newcatle Diocesan School.
The Diocesan Family and School Building Levy:
DFSBL is a compulsory fee, a rebate is applicable to families who contribute to the Parish Planned Giving. As the levy is a compulsory fee it is not tax deductible.
Diocesan Pastoral Contriution:
The DPC was intorouced in 2017 as a voluntary contribution of $300 per family ($100 per term). A preference section was included on the family discount form, please ensure you have completed and returned the form.
| Number of Children Enrolled in Maitland Newcastle Diocesan Schools | Discount Percentage applied to Tuition Fees |
| 1 Child Family | 0% |
| 2 Child Family | 10% |
| 3 Child Family | 20% |
| 4 Child Family | 40% |
| 5 Child Family | 50% |
Fee Concession:
OLV will assist those families who are experiencing genuine financial dificulties. Those families are encouraged to contact the Office as soon as possible for a confidential discussion. Any agreement reached isvalid for the current year of applicaiton. If your finanical circumstances change during the year please make contact with the office as soon as possible in order for us to assist you in organising an agreeable payment plan.
Health Care Card or Pension Card:
This provides a rebate of 50% off your tuition fees, less any family discount applied.
Please contact the Office as early as possible in 2020 for the relevant forms and provide a copy of your concession card.
VOLUNTEERS AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
All new volunteers who wish to volunteer at Our Lady of Victories (or any school/parish in the Diocese) are required to complete the Volunteer Induction Handbook. This hand book covers all aspects of volunteering at school from Induction through to Code of Conduct, WHS, Confidentiality and Privacy. Volunteers are required to complete a National Criminal History Check Consent Form (150 point of ID required), Working with Children Check Clearance, Registration Form, Volunteer Policy Declaration and Code of Conduct Declaration. Volunteers are only able to assist in schools once all documents have been received and cleared (this can take up to 3 weeks).
The steps to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance Number are as follows:
- Fill out an online application from www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/check
- When you have completed the application form, you will receive and Application number (APP by email.
- Take this Application number and proof of your identity to a NSW motor registry or Service NSW Office. As it is not paid work the $80.00 fee will be waived.
- Once your application has been processed and you are cleared, you will receive your Working with Children Check number (WWC) by email( or post if you do have an email address).
