25 March 2020

Dear Parents & Carers,

We acknowledge the unprecedented economic impact on families as a result of COVID-19 and associated government directives.

Consistent with our enrolment policy “no child is to be denied Catholic schooling simply because of an inability (as opposed to an unwillingness) of a parent/guardian, to meet financial requirements”.

Effective immediately are the following fee relief measures:

• Credits (for amounts paid) will be placed on fee accounts for cancelled excursions (excluding non-recoverable deposits), sporting events or activities in Term 2 as a result of COVID-19.
• All debt collection activities will be suspended until further notice
• Fee concessions will be available on outstanding fees at the end of Term 1 for those families eligible for Government COVID-19 supplement payments.
• Fee concession will be available for Term 2 fees for families eligible for Government COVID-19 supplement payments.

We anticipate delaying fee statements for Term 2 until there is greater clarity about the duration of the pandemic. General fee concession arrangements are being considered and will be communicated once finalised.

If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19 or have any concerns around fees, please contact the College via e-mail JPC.Finance@cg.catholic.edu.au

Please keep safe in this difficult time.

Stephanie O’Meara
(Acting Principal)