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General
School Year Starts
in February and ends in December
The year consists
of 2 semesters and 4 terms. 2 terms in each semester with a 2 week
break between each term and a long break at Christmas (Summer)
Enrollment
Be sure to check the catchment area of the
schools you feel are appropriate for your children as these areas
are strictly enforced for popular schools and house locations are
vital to eligibility. State schools have to offer any child living
in their catchment area a place regardless of their current capacity.
Private schools are not as strict on catchment areas as you will
be responsible for transportation to and from school, however they
will inform you if there are no free spaces that term or semester.
Fees
All schools charge fees whether Private or
State run. Primary state schools charge a small fee to contribute
to costs, you will also have to purchase your childs stationary
equipment for each year. Senior schools charge for individual modules
with a flat rate for the core subjects Maths, English, Science and
higher costs for the more specialist, resource based modules such
as IT, Arts and Sports. These costs get higher the older the student
gets and the fees are payable in advance of the school year. Tafe
students generally have to pay fees for courses with a range of
state help on hand to help cover basic living costs. University
fees are paid through student loans with various grants available
for different fields of study. Private schools do not charge as
much as in Europe & the UK but do tend to follow religious based
curriculums depending on their faith.
Uniform
All schools implement a uniform code, however
this varies between State run and Private. State schools are not
as strict as the UK, opting for a more casual uniform with no ties
or blazers. Whereas Private schools enforce a more traditional uniform
code requiring these items to be worn at all times.
Check the Government education website on the
links page for more information and other links to all of the available
school websites.
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