Carlton Gardens Primary School makes every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all parents.
For further details please refer to our Parent Payment Policy
Financial Support for Families
Carlton Gardens Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:
For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact the school office :
Ph: 03 9663 6502 | Email: carlton.gardens.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Payment Methods
Payment via Compass
Refunds
You must call the school office on 03 9663 6502 to discuss a refund on school fees if you think this applies to you.
For further information on the Department’s Parent Payment Policy please click here.
Parent Payment Arrangements
You can view our 2023 Parent Payment Arrangements here
DET Parent Payments Policy
You can view the Department's policy for Parent Payments here
Voluntary Contributions
Carlton Gardens Primary School continues to welcome your voluntary contributions to support our school. This can be done through Compass when paying for school fees.
You can make a general contribution that goes towards all of our school’s important priorities for 2022. Alternatively, you can make a voluntary contribution to any of the specific priorities outlined in the table below:
Voluntary Contribution
Tax-deductible?
Building Fund
Yes
ICT Equipment Upgrade Fund
Grounds and Maintenance Fund
BUILDING FUND –
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT CAN IT PAY FOR?
A school building fund is solely for providing money for acquiring, constructing, or maintaining the school building. Carlton Gardens Primary School has an approved Building Fund where parents can donate a nominated amount to improve the school building & facilities. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. With the new building works happening next year, the school must contribute their own funds to air- conditioning for all the new buildings. Your donations to this fund would be greatly appreciated.
ICT Equipment Upgrade FUND –
An ICT equipment upgrade fund is solely for providing money for upgrading the school's current ICT equipment. Donations to this fund are not tax deductable.
Grounds & Maintenance FUND –
A grounds and maintenance fund is solely for providing money for maintaining our schoolyard. Donations to this fund are not tax deductable.
Your child will not be disadvantaged if you do not make a voluntary contribution. All records of voluntary contributions are kept confidential as well as your decision about whether to make a contribution or not.
