Parent Payment Arrangements

Orchard Park Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise families of Orchard Park Primary School's voluntary financial contributions for the year. Orchard Park Primary School makes every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all parents.

The Department of Education Parent Payment Policy provides advice on the different types of payments that schools can request from parents and outlines the procedures and protocols to which schools must adhere.

Parent Payment Arrangements

Curriculum Contributions – items and activities that students use, or participate in, to access the Curriculum

Other Contributions – for non-curriculum items and activities

Education Items – items that the school recommends you purchase for your child to individually own and use

Extra-Curricular Items and Activities – items that enhance or broaden the schooling experience of students

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS LETTER

Financial Support for Families

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

the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)
State Schools’ Relief uniform support

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps eligible families cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. Families holding a valid concession card may be eligible to apply.

CSEF APPLICATION FORM

Please print and return the completed CSEF application form to the school office no later than 20th June 2026 , or contact us if you require assistance with the application.

State Schools' Relief (SSR)

State Schools' Relief (SSR) is an autonomous, charitable organisation that assists Victorian government school students who are experiencing financial disadvantage because of short-term crisis or long-term chronic need.

STATE SCHOOLS RELIEF

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

Nathan Jagoe P: 03 5974 9100 | E: orchard.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au