Purpose
In accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, the Queensland Government meets the cost of providing instruction, administration and facilities for eligible students enrolled in Queensland State Schools.
Parents and caregivers are responsible for providing their children with personal resources required for their education. Recognising that the cost of purchasing these resources can be significant, Woogaroo Creek State School and Woogaroo Creek Special School offer a Student Resource Scheme (SRS) to assist families with these costs.
The scheme allows parents and caregivers to enter into an agreement with the school whereby, in return for an annual participation fee, students are provided with temporary access to prescribed textbooks, learning resources, practical equipment and other materials, as well as consumable items required to support their learning.
What is a Student Resource Scheme?
Woogaroo Creek State School and Woogaroo Creek Special School operate a Student Resource Scheme as a service to assist families with the cost of educational resources.
The SRS provides a cost-effective alternative to families purchasing individual textbooks, learning materials, practical equipment and consumable resources required throughout the school year.
Resources provided through the scheme are selected to support the delivery of the Australian Curriculum and to meet the educational and individual learning needs of students across both school settings.
Participation in the scheme is voluntary. Parents and caregivers who choose to participate enter into a written agreement with the school and pay an annual participation fee in exchange for the resources and services outlined in the scheme.
The scheme is not intended to generate additional funds for the school. All participation fees collected are applied directly towards the cost of providing the resources and services included in the scheme.
The SRS provides a complete package of resources for the specified annual fee and is not available on a part-package basis.
Voluntary Participation and Opting Out
Participation in the Student Resource Scheme is entirely voluntary.
Parents and caregivers who choose not to participate in the scheme are responsible for providing their child with the textbooks, learning resources, equipment and consumable items that would otherwise be supplied through the scheme.
An itemised list of required resources will be provided by the school to assist families who choose not to participate.
If you do not wish to participate, please indicate this on the Student Resource Scheme Participation Agreement Form and return it to the school office.
What is not included in the Student Resource Scheme?
The Student Resource Scheme does not include:
Voluntary financial contributions towards school programs, facilities or additional resources.
Student internet access.
Resources funded by the Queensland Government through school appropriation funding to support the delivery of the Australian Curriculum.
Optional school activities, including excursions, camps, performances and special events.
Graduation activities and celebrations.
Personal stationery and other items identified on individual year-level or class supply lists.
Unpaid Fees
The Student Resource Scheme is operated to provide educational resources and materials to participating students throughout the school year.
Parents and caregivers who elect to participate in the scheme enter into a written agreement with the school and are responsible for payment of the agreed annual participation fee.
Timely payment of fees assists the school in maintaining the scheme and ensuring resources are available to support student learning.
If you are experiencing financial hardship or are unable to meet the payment requirements, please contact the school office to discuss your individual circumstances and available payment options. The school is committed to working with families to identify appropriate arrangements where possible.