SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION –

2021 SCHOOL FEES

Dear Parents/Carers
We would like to advise you of the following important information in relation to school fees and the
continuing rollout of new administrative systems across our schools. Currently all primary schools and
two secondary schools, Corpus Christi Oak Flats and Holy Spirit Bellambi have been transferred to the
package which includes Compass and Technology One. This has provided the Catholic Education Office
with the ability to perform centralised functions relating to school fee accounts on behalf of these
schools only. All other schools have commenced and will complete transition before the end of 2021.

WHAT CENTRALISATION OF FUNCTIONS MEANS FOR FAMILIES
The invoicing of school fees and the distribution of school fee statements each month is now a function
carried out by the Catholic Education Office. Payment of fees, whether as an annual payment or
payment by instalments is due on the date/s provided on your school fee statement. Commencing in
2021, the issue of reminders for late payment via SMS and email will be introduced for schools on the
new system. These reminders are automatically generated by the software based on the number of days
a payment is overdue. For those families that may have difficulty in paying their school fees, these
reminders may cause some concern. This is not our intention. Our intention is to manage the collection
of school fee accounts with new technology and in so doing, alleviate some of the administrative work
of our schools.

YOUR SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES
Please note, despite the centralisation of various functions, your school/s will always be your point of
contact for matters pertaining to fees. If you wish to discuss your school fee account, please contact
your school office. The role of the Catholic Education Office is to action centralised tasks on behalf of
schools.
IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY INSTALMENTS
Many families have already elected to pay their school fees by instalments. If you wish to avail yourself
of this option please complete a Request to Pay by Instalment Form which is available on your school’s
website or at your school’s office. On completion of the request either email it to or submit at your
school’s office. Following receipt of the request, instalments will be generated on your account and a
schedule of payments and due dates will be provided on your next school fee statement. Please note it
is only necessary to complete this form once during the period of child/children’s enrolment, unless you
wish to amend your payment frequency.
Please note that if you elect to NOT pay your fees by instalments and complete the form on the
website your full fee amount becomes due on 28 FEB, 2021

DIFFICULTY WITH PAYMENT

If you are experiencing financial difficulty, we encourage you to contact the school in which your
child/children are enrolled to discuss an arrangement that will assist you meet your commitments. This
may include the completion of a Diocesan Application for Fee Concession which is available from the

administration office of each school. Be reassured that your situation will be treated with strict
confidentiality and respect for your circumstances. For those families that received a COVID19 Fee
Concession in 2020, you will have received an email in January, 2021 regarding the review of your
account in February, 2021 and providing options for your 2021 school fees. For further information
regarding school fees, please access the Diocesan School Fee Management Policy and Frequently Asked Questions which is available on your school’s website.