Voluntary Contributions
Schools, with the approval of their school council and in accordance with legislation, determine all contributions and
charges requested of parents for the education of their children. Voluntary contributions and charges paid by
parents provides resources that extend the school’s capacity to add value to students’ learning experiences. In
accordance with the Department of Education's Contributions, Charges and Fees Policy, Jerramungup District High
School requests the maximum contribution amount of $60.00 for Years K-6 and up to $235.00 for Years 7-10.
These amounts have been approved by the JDHS School Council. The full details of these contributions and charges can be found here.
What does the school pay for that my Voluntary Contribution DOES NOT go towards?
The Department of Education provides funds to schools to pay for teaching staff and other staff costs, maintenance
and replacement of school equipment, furniture and fittings and school operating costs and facilities. These costs are
not covered by Voluntary Contributions.
Excursions, Incursions and School Camps
From time to time, students will also attend excursions, incursions and school camps. Whilst some come at no cost, there may be a cost associated with some of these. These can also be paid directly to the school bank account if preferable.
Payment details for Voluntary Contributions and Charges and Camps and Excursions are as follows:
Jerramungup District High School
BSB: 306 056
ACC: 494 2570 (please use your “family name contributions” or " Childs Name Year 6 excursion" as reference)
The school now also has a Square reader available to take card payments. Card details can be written on the bottom of the permission slips in the space provided or parents can come in and pay in person.
© Jerramungup District High School