10 August 2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

Information for parents regarding payment of Term 3 fees

Catholic Education is committed to continuing financial assistance into Term 3 2020 to support families who have been financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The position of Catholic education is that no child will be denied a Catholic education because of financial circumstances.

Where your family is experiencing financial stress due to job loss, being stood down, reduction in work hours, business downturn or closure resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, full or partial fee relief are available for Term 3 only. To apply for fee relief, you are asked to indicate the level of assistance you feel you need at this time by completing a one-page fee assistance form click here - Attachment A. Your level of fee support will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Families whose employment situation has not been affected by COVID-19 can support the school by continuing to pay school fees as they fall due. This will support our school to continue providing quality learning in a connected community that nurtures and cares for each other.

Eligibility

To assess eligibility for fee remission, each parent/carer who is responsible for payment of school fees needs to have suffered a reduction in their primary source of income due to one of the below criteria as a result of COVID-19:

• Redundancy
• Stand down
• Reduction in hours
• Business owners - closure
• Business owners - reduced turnover
• Loss of income - carers duty
• Loss of income - infection/quarantine
• Other reasons not listed above

This information is obtained from the COVID-19 Fee Assistance Request Form refer to Attachment A. 

Evidence Required to Assess Eligibility

The school requests the following evidence from the family to assess their eligibility.

Financial assistance continues to be available for those families experiencing hardship not related to COVID-19, families are encouraged to contact JPC Finance for assistance and more information.

Your family is an important part of our school community. Your financial circumstances will not compromise the place of your children at our school. If you are experiencing any difficulties, we will confidentially ensure your child is not disadvantaged.

Good wishes

Stephanie O’Meara
Principal