2023 Attendance Dues and Donations
Michael Park Kindergarten has opted for the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme. However, the funding rates for ”20 hours” have been calculated to cover the minimum regulated standard and do not cover the actual operating costs associated with the delivery of an outstanding quality early childhood education based on our special character and philosophy.
In order to keep our service financially sustainable, of a high quality and reflecting the special character and philosophy of Michael Park, we request that parents choose to be part of “20 hours” and actively support the special character and philosophy by agreeing to pay the outlined Kindergarten Special Character Donation request.
Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.
Please contact the RSST Finance administrator, Haidee Thompson, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8994) or email [email protected]
$4,986.00 per child per year
Or, if parents decide not to opt for the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme, we request $420.00 per week, per child (GST inclusive).
Discounts apply if you have more than one child attending Michael Park Kindergarten. Please contact the RSST Finance administrator, Haidee Thompson, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8994) or email [email protected]
The Special Character Donation request is to cover services that are not currently provided by the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme:
As a state-integrated school some of our building and grounds are funded, insured and maintained independently of government funding. To keep our service financially sustainable, of a high quality and reflecting the special character and philosophy of Michael Park, annual contributions for children of school age fall into three categories:
We request that parents actively support the special character and philosophy by agreeing to pay the donations (outlined below) and the compulsory attendance dues.
In addition, before commencement, there is a one-off request to support the development of Michael Park School.
Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.
Please contact the Board finance administrator, Raewyn Farley, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8995) or email [email protected]
$1,437.50 (GST inclusive) per year – per student
Attendance Dues are used to cover:
$2,623.00 per year – per family
If you have children in both the kindergarten and school, then the Special Character donation only applies to children in the kindergarten.
Special Character Donations are used to cover:
Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.
Classes 1–7: $ 683.00 per student
Classes 8–10: $ 940.00 per student
Classes 11–12: $1,090.00 per student
Board of Trustees Annual Donations are used to cover:
Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.
$600.00 per child for the first three children – no charge for subsequent children
Please note
Students returning to the Michael Park community within 2 years will be asked to contribute 50% of the above Development Donation. If returning after 2 years, the full amount is requested.
Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.
For items such as: