Practical information
Fees and costsFees and costs
Please note: these costs are for domestic students - international students should refer to the International Students section for cost information.
School donation
This donation is your contribution to the provision of resources for your child's learning - computers, reading resources, sports equipment and other learning tools. We ask that school donations be paid by the end of Term One each year. School donations are tax deductable. Donations for 2011 are:
- First child: $250
- Family (two or more children): $430
School activity fee
This fee covers educational trips and extra experiences within school, such as visiting performers or educators. It does not include camp fees or special Education Outside the Classroom activities. In 2012, the fee will be $50.
Term dates for 2012
TERM ONE
Tuesday 7 February - Thursday 5 April
TERM TWO
Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
TERM THREE
Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
TERM FOUR
Monday 15 October - Thursday 20 December
Public Holidays falling during school time: Queen's Birthday - Monday 6 June.
The school day
- 8.50 am - School begins
- 10.00 - 10.05 - FAVE (Fruit and Vegetable Energiser - a short break for a healthy snack)
- 11.05 to 11.30 - Interval
- 12.30 to 1.30 - Lunch (There is a lunch eating time from 12.30 to 12.40.)
- 3.00pm - School finishes
School uniforms
School uniforms are not compulsory. However, various items of school uniform are available for purchase from the school office during office hours. Children are encouraged to wear their uniform on Fridays, and are required to wear uniform when representing the school. A brim hat is compulsory during Term One and Term Four. School hats are available for purchase. Jewellery is not to be worn.
School uniform price list 2011 (PDF)
Travelwise
Birkenhead Primary is a Travelwise School and runs walking school buses to encourage children to get fit and active, and to reduce traffic congestion around our school. Travelwise pamphlets are available from the school office, so you can find out more and sign up as a driver or enrol your child as a walker.
After school care
SKIDS Birkenhead (Safe Kids in Daily Care) offers before (7.30am to 8.30am) and after school (3pm to 6pm) care on site at Birkenhead Primary School Hall. Homework supervision, afternoon tea and free play time are part of the service. SKIDS also offers holiday programmes.
