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Fees

2023 Attendance Dues and Donations

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Kindergarten (4–6 Year Olds)

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]

Kindergarten Special Character Donation (4–6 year olds)

$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:

  • Staffing above minimum requirements
  • Eurythmy therapy
  • Steiner Festivals (Spiral, Spring, Lantern festivals)
  • 6-year-old Assessment prior to moving to Class 1
  • Steiner professional development for staff
  • Steiner appointed buildings
  • Steiner educational expenses
  • Parent education
  • Anthroposophical first aid supplies
  • Steiner appointed grounds and play equipment

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School Classes 1–12

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:

  • Attendance Dues
  • Special Character Donation
  • Board of Trustees Donation

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]

School Annual Attendance Dues – Compulsory

$1,437.50 (GST inclusive) per year – per student

Attendance Dues are used to cover:

  • Insurance
  • Debt servicing
  • Improvements to integrated school buildings and associated facilities required by our integration agreement
  • Project support
Special Character Annual Donation – Tax Deductible

$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:

  • Specialist teachers aligned with Steiner pedagogy
  • Parent education
  • Steiner Festivals (Spiral, Spring, Lantern festivals)
  • Steiner appointed grounds and play equipment
  • Steiner professional development for staff
  • Specialist facilities aligned with Steiner pedagogy
  • Steiner educational expenses

Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.

Board of Trustees Annual Donation – Tax Deductible

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:

  • All Curriculum-based materials
  • Start-up stationery in the primary school Class 1–4
  • Artefacts (handwork, art, etc. that is taken home)
  • Photocopying (worksheets), etc.
  • Use of school instruments and repairs
  • Items for curriculum enhancement as defined by the Ministry of Education such as:
    • PE and games equipment
    • Art and Craft materials and equipment
    • Science materials and equipment
    • Costumes for plays

Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.

Development Donation (one-off prior to commencement) – Tax Deductible

$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.

Additional Costs – Per Student

For items such as:

  • Classes 5–12 stationery requirements (students must purchase their own stationery)
  • Lower School (Class 1–4) extra stationery requirements not provided at start of year
  • Main Lesson Books Classes 4–7
  • Personal materials and tools e.g. (independent project material)
  • Student purchases for individual projects not covered above
  • NZQA and SCE Fees
  • PE uniforms, if required