Curriculum Contributions
Dear Parents and Carers,
On behalf of the School Council, and as parents with children at the school ourselves, we are writing to accompany the Department of Education’s (DET) official Parent Contributions letter for 2027. We want to take this opportunity to highlight why voluntary parent contributions remain essential to sustaining the rich, engaging learning environment our children experience every day, and to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed in 2026.
While government funding covers the basic operations of a school, such as standard classroom furniture and minimal learning resources, it does not cover everything that makes our school special. Minimum funding alone cannot sustain:
• Specialist Programs: Subjects such as Science & Technology (STEM), Visual Arts, Auslan, Physical Education, and Performing Arts require specialized equipment and materials beyond basic funding.
• School Grounds & Facilities: Upgrades to facilities, ongoing garden maintenance, and new playground spaces rely on additional funding streams.
Please read attached full letters from our School Council President and our Principal - Rukshana Verzijl
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