1. School Fees means Scheduled School Fees, fees for voluntary extra-curricular activities (such as after school care, private musical instrumental tuition, after school clubs and activities), and any other fees, charges or levies determined by the School from time to time.
   
   Scheduled School Fees means Tuition Fees, Co-Curricular Fees (Camps, Swimming, excursions, etc.), the Security Levy , Capital Levy , and any other fees or levies determined by the School from time to time.
   
   School Fees are subject to change without notice, although the School will endeavour to notify the parents in advance of any change.
   
2. Accounts: Accounts for Scheduled School fees are forwarded to the parents four times a year (or at such time as the School otherwise determines) and must be paid on the terms specified in the accounts. Daycare accounts are billed weekly. A pro-rata charge will be made for new students entering the School for the first time after a term has commenced.
   
3. Overdue Accounts:
   (a) Interest on overdue accounts may be charged at the annual rate fixed under the Penalty Interest Rate Act plus 2%.
   (b) The student will not be permitted to attend class for a new term whilst any School Fees for a previous term are outstanding unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing by the School. This applies on a monthly basis to Daycare accounts.
   
4. Discounts:
   (a) Fees In Advance: if a full year's Scheduled School Fees are paid in advance by the due date a 5 percent discount will be given on the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees.
   
   (b) Prompt Payment Discount: if a full term's Scheduled School Fees are paid by the due date a discount of $50 per child will be given on the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees.
   
   (c) Third Child Discount: a discount of 20% of the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees applies on accounts for the third and subsequent siblings if 3 or more siblings are current students of the School.
   
   (d) VUPJ Discount: The School will match the discount given to school families who benefit from discount membership of their VUPJ congregation by their children being enrolled at the School. A dollar for dollar discount of school fees will be applied (up to the maximum of $813), and is available once during the school year. This discount is not available to families receiving fee assistance, scholarships or bursaries. To claim this discount, families must forward their VUPJ receipt to the Finance Department.
   
   (e) Discounts do not apply to Daycare accounts or to persons receiving financial assistance on economic grounds
   
5. Payment Terms:
   School fees must be paid by one of the following methods:
   
   (a) Payment in Full – In advance
   Scheduled School Fees for the full year must be paid on or before 28 November 2008 (Term 1 due date ).
   
   A 5 % discount on the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees is applicable if the Scheduled School Fees for the year are paid by the due date. A calculation table has been included below for your convenience:
   
   Payment must be made by BPay; Cash; Cheque; Mastercard; or Visa
   
   

   Year Level	Full Year's Fees $	Less 5% Disc on Tuition Fee only if paying Full Year in Advance	Amount Due if paying Full Fee by 28/11/08
   Kindergarten	12,580	(589)	11,991
   Prep-Transition	12,207	(546)	11,661
   Prep	14,019	(636)	13,383
   Grade 1	14,743	(672)	14,071
   Grade 2	14,887	(680)	14,207
   Grade 3	16,987	(770)	16,217
   Grade 4	17,729	(798)	16,931
   Grade 5	19,307	(871)	18,436
   Grade 6	19,707	(871)	18,836
   Year 7	20,511	(936)	19,575
   Year 8	21,019	(961)	20,058
   Year 9	22,689	(982)	21,707
   Year 10	22,663	(991)	21,672
   Year 11	22,983	(1,031)	21,952
   Year 12	22,107	(1,041)	21,066

   
   
   (b) Four Instalments
   Scheduled School Fees must be paid in four instalments on or before the Term Due Dates listed below.
   
   Term Due Dates
   

   Term 1	28 Nov 2008		Term 2	27 Feb 2009
   Term 3	29 May 2009		Term 4	31 Aug 2009

   
   Payment must be made by signing the attached direct debit authority to pay the instalment against a nominated Bank account, BPay, Mastercard or VISA.
   
   A prompt payment discount of $ 50 per child can be deducted from the Scheduled School Term fee if paid by the due date.
   
   (c) 10 Monthly Instalments
   Scheduled School Fees must be paid in ten equal instalments each consecutive calendar month commencing November 2008.
   Payment must be made by signing the attached direct debit authority to pay all instalments against a nominated Bank account, BPay, Mastercard or VISA.
   
   Notes:
   Processing Fee - A charge of $50 will apply to each cheque, credit card or direct debit payment which fails.
   
6. Family Levy: The parents must pay a Family Levy determined by the School (currently $550) to the School before the first child of a family enters the School at Preparatory level or higher. This payment is refundable on written request to the Principal within six months of the last child of the family leaving the School, providing all School accounts have been paid in full, and proper notice is given in the event of a student being withdrawn.
   
7. Notice of Withdrawal: A term's notice in writing to the Registrar must be given before the withdrawal of a student, otherwise the parents must pay a charge equivalent to one term's School Fees. The School will not be liable to refund any portion of School Fees for the balance of the term paid in advance or refund the Family Levy.
   
8. Holding Fee: A family and/or their child temporarily living interstate or overseas for the equivalent of one term or more may have a place held open for the child subject to the parents giving the School at least six weeks prior written notice of the withdrawal of the child and payment of the Holding Fee determined by the School which is at least 50% of the Tuition Fee for the period of the absence.

ANY QUESTIONS? If you have any questions relating to the payment of school fees, please contact the Financial Controller, Steve Timmerman, on 9527 0100 for a confidential discussion prior to the due date for payment.

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment and Payment of School Fees (Updated October 2007)

The enrolment of students at The King David School is dependent upon parents/guardians agreeing to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment and Payment of School Fees (updated October 2007) outlined below.

1. Enrolment Procedures: The return of the completed Application for Enrolment form together with the Application for Enrolment Fee of $100 (which is non-refundable) places your child into The King David School Waiting List for entry.
   
2. Confirmation of Enrolment: The confirmation procedure begins about six months prior to the child's expected start date when an Offer of Place may be sent to the parents. The child will be required to attend a pre-entry interview with a senior member of staff. Following this meeting, parents will be required to pay the Holding Deposit determined by the School to confirm the place. The Holding Deposit will be applied to the student's first term fees payable, but it is not refundable if the parents cancel the Application for Enrolment. Acceptance of an Offer of Place can be deferred for entry in a later year, but no guarantee can be given that a place will be available at that time. All Offers of Place are subject to the parents signing The King David School Terms & Conditions of Payment of Fees and punctual payment of all School Fees . If you wish to apply for financial assistance for payment of School Fees, you must do so at the time of Offer of Place.
   
3. Family Levy : The parents must pay a Family Levy determined by the School (currently $550) to the School before the first child of a family enters the School at Preparatory level or higher. This payment is refundable on written request to the Principal within six months of the last child of the family leaving the School, providing all School accounts have been paid in full without remission, and proper notice is given under Clause 6 in the event of a student being withdrawn.
   
4. Rules and Regulations: Parents on their own behalf and on behalf of the student, agree to abide by the Rules And Regulations of the School, School Policy Statements, School Codes of Conduct, and any changes to those Rules and Regulations, Policies and Codes. The School retains the right to suspend or dismiss the student from the School or otherwise as outlined in the School Diary, discipline the student on the grounds of the student's unsatisfactory conduct or performance or failure to observe any School rule or regulation. Parents are responsible for payment of avoidable breakages or damage to School property, or for loss of School property, and the School's liability (if any) for, or for loss to, other students' or persons' property caused by their child. Technology Access : the School supports student access to electronic information resources. The network is provided for students to conduct research and to communicate with others as part of the educational program. Students are expected to use these facilities in accordance with the “Guidelines for Use of Information Technology Facilities”, and any changes to those Guidelines.
   
5. Medical: In the event of an accident or illness when it is impractical to communicate with a parent or guardian, the Principal or his/her authorised representative may authorise medical, surgical or other treatment considered necessary by a qualified medical practitioner. Parents are responsible for all medical, ambulance and associated expenses incurred.
   
6. (a) Payment of School Fees: The parents will comply with the School's Terms and Conditions of Payment of School Fees applicable from time to time.
   
   (b) The parents agree to provide the School with any information reasonably and lawfully requested by the School at any time.
   
   (c) Notice of Withdrawal: A term's notice in writing to the Registrar must be given before the withdrawal of a student, otherwise the parents must pay a charge equivalent to one term's School Fees. The School will not be liable to refund any portion of School Fees for the balance of the term paid in advance or refund the Family Levy.
   
7. Holding Fee: A family and/or their child temporarily living interstate or overseas for the equivalent of one term or more may have a place held open for the child subject to the parents giving the School at least six weeks prior written notice of the withdrawal of the child and payment of the Holding Fee determined by the School which is at least 50% of the Tuition Fee for the period of the absence.
   
8. The School reserves the right to:
   (a) refuse the Application For Enrolment without providing any reason;
   (b) terminate the enrolment:
   (i) on 14 days prior written notice on the grounds in clause 4;
   (ii) on 30 days prior written notice if the parents do not comply with their obligations in this document;
   (iii) on 60 days prior written notice if the School should elect to wind up in accordance with its Constitution;
   
   (c) assign its interest in this document to another entity operating The King David School.
   
9. Notice of Change: The parents acknowledge that the School may change these Terms and Conditions as it determines on 14 days prior written notice to the parents, and the parents agree to be bound by any such change.
   
10. Definitions: Defined terms take their meaning described above, or as set out in The King David School Terms and Conditions of Payment of Fees. The Rules and Regulations, Policies and Codes are as published by the School from time to time on its website at www.kds.vic.edu.au

Both parents are required to sign the terms and conditions of enrolment on the Application for Enrolment form.

School Fees

1. School Fees means Scheduled School Fees, fees for voluntary extra-curricular activities (such as after school care, private musical instrumental tuition, after school clubs and activities), and any other fees, charges or levies determined by the School from time to time.
   
   Scheduled School Fees means Tuition Fees, Co-Curricular Fees (Camps, Swimming, excursions, etc.), the Security Levy , Capital Levy , and any other fees or levies determined by the School from time to time.
   
   School Fees are subject to change without notice, although the School will endeavour to notify the parents in advance of any change.
   
2. Accounts: Accounts for Scheduled School Fees are forwarded to the parents four times a year (or at such time as the School otherwise determines) and must be paid on the terms specified in the accounts. Daycare accounts are billed monthly. A pro-rata charge will be made for new students entering the School for the first time after a term has commenced .
   
3. Overdue Accounts :
   (a) Interest on overdue accounts may be charged at the annual rate fixed under the Penalty Interest Rate Act plus 2%.
   
   (b) The student will not be permitted to attend class for a new term whilst any School Fees for a previous term are outstanding unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing by the School. This applies on a monthly basis to Daycare accounts.
   
   
4. Discounts : The following discounts are available to parents:
   
   (a) Fees In Advance: if a full year's Scheduled School Fees are paid in advance by the due date a percentage discount as determined by the School will be given on the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees.
   
   (b) Prompt Payment Discount: if a full term's Scheduled School Fees are paid by the due date a discount per child as determined by the School will be given on the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees.
   
   (c) Third Child Discount: a discount of 20% of the Tuition Fee component of the Scheduled School Fees applies on accounts for the third and subsequent siblings if 3 or more siblings are current students of the School.
   
   (d) VUPJ Discount: a discount determined by the School may be given to School families who are members of VUPJ congregations. Details available from Finance Office.
   
   (e) Discounts do not apply to Daycare accounts or to persons receiving financial assistance on economic grounds.
   
   
5. Notice of Change: The parents acknowledge that the School may change these Terms and Conditions as it determines on 14 days prior written notice to the parents, and the parents agree to be bound by any such change.
   
   
6.  Liability:
   At least one parent is required to sign the Terms & Conditions of Liability for Payment of School Fees on the Application for Enrolment form.
   
   Their signature on the Application for Enrolment form shall constitute their acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and their liability, joint and several, for the payment by the due date of all School Fees and other amounts payable to the School from time to time.
   
   By signing this form they give the School permission to contact the school/s their child previously attended in order to obtain information in regard to the manner in which their financial obligations were conducted and similarly grant the School permission to disclose whatever information to a School or College for which I made an application to enrol my child.
   
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