Why does Chancellor State College operate a Student Resource Hire Scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to offer parents an economical alternative to the purchase of school resources, learning tools and textbooks to enhance and maximise resources available for student learning, recreation and comfort. While membership of this scheme is not compulsory, the school would like to strongly encourage your participation. 

What does my child receive?

• The use of textbooks including class sets of resources eg. Class and home reading  books, dictionaries, atlases etc.
• All duplicated notes, exam papers, prospectus, handbooks (excluding colour  photocopies and student’s personal photocopying), and newsletters.
• Use of audiovisual equipment.
• Computer access and software including Internet access. Students must complete the ‘Computer Network Agreement’ before any access is given to the network.
• Print materials, software and consumables used with Computer Technology.
• Some materials for standard practical activities in: Art, Music, Drama, Science, Physical Education, Sport, Industrial Design, Technology and Home Economics (but notingredients for Home Economics).
• Resource materials and equipment used in various subject areas i.e. text that form part of class sets, departmental resource collections that are supplied for occasional use bystudents.
• Use of a range of photocopied teacher prepared notes and student worksheets.
• Use of reference material eg. Books, DVD’s, magazines, newspapers, audio resources.
• Initial School ID Card.
• School Diary.
• Computer print allowance.
• Sports equipment and team uniforms (for some sports).
• ACER National Testing Instrument. 

Doesn’t the government provide free education?

The Government provides free instruction in accordance with Section 24 of the Education(General Provisions) Act 1989, which states: “Instruction to be free: In State schools, the cost of instruction of children whose parents aredomiciled in the State shall be defrayed by the State:The “cost of instruction” refers to the cost of paying full time teachers and provision ofclassrooms. 

What do I need to provide?

The scheme does not cover student’s personal requisites such as stationery, writing materialsor protective clothing. A stationery list will be available for each year level. The scheme will not include the costs involved in outside school sporting events, buses, venue entries, schoolcamps, excursions and music program costs. 

The Government Textbook AllowanceThe Government Textbook Allowance of $82-00 (Years 8 & 9) per student is used to purchase additional classroom resources and materials, new textbooks, and the purchase of classroomsets. 

What if I have overdue payments from the previous year?

All families are able to be members of this scheme provided that no amounts are outstandingE:\2006.1.doc - 17 -from the previous years. Parents with outstanding amounts who wish to participate in thescheme will need to contact the College Registrar to discuss payment details. 

Am I able to join the scheme and only pay for the selected items?

Unfortunately no. To enable the scheme to be a viable, cost effective option for parents, allthose who join the scheme need to meet the full amount. 

Does my child qualify for the Government Textbook Allowance?

(For Years 8 & 9)Ineligible students are:

• Students undertaking part time study.
• Students whose parent/caregivers are not resident in Queensland.
• Students from overseas countries. (Generally, all overseas students, including full feepaying students and students on exchange programs attending Qld schools, are noteligible. However students with permanent residence entry visas do qualify).
• Students with parents/caregivers overseas or interstate (for more that 12 months).
• Students attending centres for continuing secondary education.
• Students attending state special schools (including students undertaking split enrolment arrangements).
• Students enrolled after the second Friday of term 4.
• Students who are ineligible to receive the government Textbook allowance will be required to pay the $82-00 for students in Years 8 & 9. 

What happens if my student leaves during the course of the school year?

All books (textbooks and library resources) need to be returned. Refunds for all students canbe calculated on a pro-rata basis as at the date of departure over a school year period of 40weeks. Once the payment has been calculated a refund cheque will be posted to the mailingaddress. 

What happens if I am enrolling my student later in the year?

Hire charges will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. 

What happens if I am experiencing financial difficulties?

Families who are experiencing financial difficulties should contact the college Registrar orCampus Principal to discuss payment schedule options. 

What happens if I agree to participate in the scheme and do not pay any of the amounts owing?

While it is voluntary to join this Resource Scheme, participating parents/caregivers have enteredinto an agreement to pay certain charges in exchange for the use of textbooks and resources.There is therefore an obligation on participating parents/caregivers to make these payments orprovide their own textbooks and resources. Participation in the Resource Scheme may beterminated and hired textbooks, resources or other goods may be retrieved where:

• The parent/caregiver has not attempted to make payment, and
• No satisfactory arrangements for payment have been made. The parent/caregiver is then responsible for providing all necessary textbooks and resources.The school will refund the Government Textbook Allowance on a pro-rata basis for theremainder of the school year less the cost of consumed materials and/or the cost of replacinglost or damaged goods. 

What happens if a book or resource is lost or damaged?

Parents are responsible for the replacement cost of material or text belonging to the scheme,which are damaged or lost by their child. This replacement cost will attract GST. 

How do I make a payment?

Payment can be made by way of cash, cheque or eftpos. Please make cheques payable toChancellor State College. Please ensure you keep receipts to verify payment and thereforeparticipation in the Resource Scheme. 

What happens if I do not wish to participate in this scheme?

Parents/Caregivers who do not wish to participate in this scheme must complete the “Non-Participation” form, which is included in this package, and return this by the beginning of the2006 school year to:

Administration and Corporate Services Building

Chancellor State College

PO Box 7066

SIPPY DOWNS QLD 4556