2015

School Fee &Enrolment Information

WE ARE COMMITED TO A BEST START

Respect, Attitude, Growth

LAHARA AVENUE, BOROKOPO BOX 3501, BOROKO - NCDPRINCIPAL: 7377 5757ADMIN: 7752 9159 / 7273 6100Email: laharabirdwing@gmail.com

Your signature on the Enrolment Form indicates you have read and accepted the School Fee rates and policies for the 2015 school year.This school is completely funded by school fees, therefore the school appreciates the need to strictly follow the terms and conditions of payments outlined.

TYPES OF FEES

2015 SCHOOL FEESStudents will not be permitted to commence classes in 2015 unless the prescribed fees have been paid in full, either by Early Bird, Annual or the 1st Installment.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. If the child is enrolled between the first and fifth week of the school term the full Installment fee is applicable. Any child enrolled from the start of week 6 of a school term will be invoiced for the remaining weeks of the term.

2. Late payment of Installment Fees Instalment fees that are not paid on the due date will attract a Finance Charge of 1% for every week or part thereof that the Term fee is overdue. (E.g. Grade 1 term 2 fee of K1,750 paid 10 days late would attract a Finance Charge of K35.00). Permission will need to be sought from the Principal in writing at the end of a term or before the start of a term to effect this payment.

Enrolment Fee Every new student pays a fee of K100 to secure a space. It is for admin cost and is non-refundable.

Bond Fee Every student is required to pay a bond fee of K150. This fee is refundable, however may be forfeited for non-payment of fees, lost library books or broken furniture. This will only be refunded when the child leaves the school.

School Fee Every student is required to pay school fees to be in school. Rates for school fees are given on the table below.

Excursion & Non-refundable. Will be charged only when an excursion has been arranged. Other Fees The amount will depend on the excursion venue.

Late Pick Up Fee Any student picked up after 4.00pm will be charged a daily fee of K5.00.

ID Card All students will be issued an ID card by end of February every year when re-quired. This will cost K5.00.

FEE CATEGORY

PaymentDates

EARLY BIRD

(01/11/14 - 12/12/14)

ANNUAL FEE

(15/12/14 - 30/01/15)

INSTALMENT 1(TERM 1)

(02/02/15)

INSTALMENT 2(TERM 2)

(04/05/15)

INSTALMENT 3(TERM 3)

(27/07/15)

INSTALMENT 4(TERM 4)

(05/10/15)

Play School

Kindy/Preschool

Prep

Grade 1 & 2

Grade 3 to 6

K4,250.00 K4,500.00 K1,687.50 K1,125.00 K1,125.00 K562.50

K4,750.00 K5,000.00 K1,875.00 K1,250.00 K1,250.00 K625.00

K5,750.00 K6,000.00 K2,250.00 K1,500.00 K1,500.00 K750.00

K6,750.00 K7,000.00 K2,625.00 K1,750.00 K1,750.00 K875.00

K8,250.00 K8,500.00 K3,187.50 K2,125.00 K2,125.00 K1,062.50

2015 SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT DATES

2015 SCHOOL FEE DISCOUNTS

FEE CATEGORY PAYMENT DATES CONDITIONS

No part payment accepted for Early Bird category. Any payment received after 12/12/14 and before 30/01/15 will fall into Annual Fee category.

Early Bird 01/11/14 to 12/12/14 only

No part payment accepted in Full Year category.Any payment received after 30/01/15 will fall intoInstalment Fee category.

Annual 15/12/14 to 30/01/15 only

Students will not be permitted to commence classes unless the 2nd instalment fee is paid in full before the �irst day of Term 2 2015.

Instalment 2 04/05/15 (Term 2)

Students will not be permitted to commence classes unless the 3rd instalment fee is paid in full before the �irst day of Term 3 2015.

Instalment 3 27/07/15 (Term 3)

Students will not be permitted to commence classes unless the 4th instalment fee is paid in full before the�irst day of Term 4 2015.

Instalment 4 05/10/15 (Term 4)

Students will not be permitted to commence classes unless the 1st instalment fee is paid in full before the�irst day of Term 1 2015.

Instalment 1 02/02/15 (Term 1)

DISCOUNT RATE FEE CATEGORY CONDITIONS

• Early Bird• Annual• Instalment

All fees paid on the due dates.First Child None

• Annual• Instalment

Discount applies only when Annual or Instalment Fees are paid in full.Note: No discount for part payment.

Second Child & 5%subsequent(natural or*adopted)

*Adopted children to be supported by Adoption papers.

SCHOOL FEE REFUND POLICYALL REFUNDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL.

REFUNDSAll refunds will be by “NOT NEGOTIABLE” cheque paid to the DRAWER of the cheque that is the company/organization who paid the fees. Fees paid in cash at the bank will be refunded by “NOT NEGOTIABLE” cheque as well.

Calculation of refund is as follows if school fee payment was made by

Reason for Withdrawal Early Bird Annual Instalment

Term 1 50% Refundable 50% Refundable No Refund

Term 2 25% Refundable 25% Refundable No Refund

Term 3 12.5% Refundable 12.5% Refundable No Refund

Term 4 No Refund No Refund No Refund

Term 1 50% Refundable 50% Refundable No Refund

Term 2 25% Refundable 25% Refundable No Refund

Term 3 12.5% Refundable 12.5% Refundable No Refund

Term 4 No Refund No Refund No Refund

Term 1 50% Refundable 50% Refundable No Refund

Term 2 No Refund No Refund No Refund

Term 3 No Refund No Refund No Refund

Term 4 No Refund No Refund No Refund

Term 1 80% Refundable 80% Refundable 80% Refundable

Term 2 80% Refundable 80% Refundable 80% Refundable

Term 3 80% Refundable 80% Refundable 80% Refundable

Term 4 80% Refundable 80% Refundable 80% Refundable

2 Illness

3 Discipline

4 Did not attend school

1 Transfer Abroad/Another Province/Another School

SCHOOL ACCOUNTAll school fees are to be paid using the EFTPOS machine at the school’s admin office or directly into the school’s bank account using the bank deposit slip. Do not forget to write your child’s name on. Only photocopied bank receipts should be presented at the school office. For security reasons we urge parents to adhere to this note.

UNIFORM PRICES FOR 2015

MUNCHIESFor Menu and Price List please refer to the Newsletter.

School Uniforms are to be worn on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is Sports Day and Sports Uniforms are to be worn with proper foot wear. No thongs or slippers are allowed unless the child has a very good reason. Hats are worn from Monday to Friday. No hat means no play.

PLAY SCHOOL TO GRADE 2Account Name: LAHARA PLAY SCHOOLBank: BSPAccount Number: 1001058981Branch: BOROKO

GRADE 3 TO 6Account Name: BIRDWING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLBank: WESTPACAccount Number: 600 231 0207Branch: PORT MORESBY

ITEM SIZE PRICE

Green checked unisex shirt 2/4/6/8/10/12/14 K45.00

White Shirt (Grade 3 – 6) 12/13 1/2/14 K50.00

Boys Shorts 20/22/24/26/28/30/32/34 K45.00

Girls Skorts 18/20/22/24/26 K45.00

Sports T-Shirts 8/10 K35.00

Sports T-Shirts 12/14/16 K38.00

Sports T-Shirts 18/20 K45.00

Sports Shorts (Green) S/M/L/XL/XXL K25.00

Hat Standard K35.00

UNIFORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL

REQUIREMENTS FOR START OF SCHOOLUpon acceptance and confirmation of enrolment, your child will need the following items when school starts in February 2015.

TRANSFER PROCEDURESThe following requirements will need to be followed and provided when transferring children in and out of Lahara Birdwing School before transfer can be effected.

PLAY SCHOOL

1. Small sheet, pillow, mattress2. A complete change of clothes3. Named towel4. Named bag5. Named lunch container6. Plastic unbreakable drink container7. An old t-shirt or apron for messy activities

KINDY/PRE-SCHOOL

1. Small sheet, pillow, mattress2. Named school bag3. A complete change of clothes4. Plastic unbreakable drink container5. Named lunch container6. An old t-shirt or apron for messy activities

PREP

1. Pencils, ruler, sharpener, eraser2. Named pencil case3. Named school bag4. Plastic unbreakable drinking container5. Named lunch container6. An old t-shirt or apron for messy activities

GRADE 1 - GRADE 6

1. A Math set2. Pencils, ruler, sharpener, eraser3. Named pencil case4. Named school bag5. Plastic unbreakable drinking container6. Named lunch container7. An old t-shirt or apron for messy activities

TRANSFER IN

• Transfer Reference from former school• Latest school report from former school

An Interview with the Principal will be scheduled before enrolment can be effected.

TRANSFER OUT

Transfer can be effected if student has no outstanding fees.

• Advance request for Transfer Reference to be placed at the school of�ice �ive weeks to the depar-ture date for any refunds to be considered.

2015 TERM DATES & MAIN EVENTS SCHEDULE

NOTE:The School reserves the right to make changes to school fees, uniform prices and dates of activities at any time.

TERM 1 (10 WEEKS)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

TERM 1 BREAK (2 WEEKS)

Tuesday 27/01/15 – Teachers Resume Monday 09/02/15 – Students Resume/Term CommencesFriday 10/04/ 15 – Term Ends

Thursday 26/03/15 – Holy ThursdayFriday 17/04/15 – Good FridayMonday 20/04/15 – Easter Monday

Monday 13 Apr 15 toFriday 24 Apr 15

TERM 2 (10 WEEKS)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS SPECIAL EVENTS

TERM 2 BREAK (3 WEEKS)

Tuesday 27/04/15 – Teachers Resume Monday 04/05/15 – Students Resume/Term CommencesFriday 03/07/15 – Term Ends

Tuesday 09/06/15 – Queen’s Birthday • Mother’s Day• SP Games• World Environment Day

Monday 06 July 15 toFriday 24 July 15

Tuesday 27/07/15 – Students/Teachers Resume Friday 25/09/15 – Term Ends

TERM 3 (9 WEEKS)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS SPECIAL EVENTS

TERM 3 BREAK (1 WEEK)

Thursday 23/07/15 – Remembrance Day Wednesday 26/08/15 – National Prayer Day Wednesday 16/09/15 – Independence Day

• National Book Week• Father’s Day• National Literacy Week

Monday 28 Sept 15 toFriday 02 Oct 15

Tuesday 05/10/15 – Students/Teachers Resume Friday 11/12/15 – Term/School Year Ends

TERM 4 (10 WEEKS)

SPECIAL EVENTS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (6 WEEKS)

05/10/15 – World Teachers Day20/11/15 – International Children’s Day

Monday 14 Dec 15 toJanuary 2016

Tuesday 21/01/16 – Teachers ResumeTuesday 28/01/16 – Students Resume

2016

SCHOOL MOTTO

Respect, Attitude, Growth

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission for Childhood Education is to contribute to a better future by providing foundation and formative learning towards a sustainable lifelong learning of children. We want to contribute to the country a generation of people who have a well-developed sense of purpose and responsibility to one-self, family, community and the country by providing a Best Start Education for young children with an aspiration for them to grow up competent and con�ident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, respectful in their families and communities, secure in their sense of belonging and in knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. Together with the development and provision of appropriate curriculum and strategies, these will stimulate better and equal learning opportunities and practices and build sustainable lifelong habits for our young people.

Our teachers are life-long learners who are prepared to learn to appropriately deal with the needs of our children as the children’s learning abilities vary. We believe that teachers are the KEY to effective implementation of school initiatives and curriculum therefore it is of vital importance that they be trained well. We believe in empowering teachers to improve teaching and learning in the school.

The school believes that the curriculum should be adapted to what is developmentally appropriate practice for children. The school recognizes that playing is a natural way of learning skills; it is practical, fun, challenging, and very appropriate for the developmental needs of children. Well-designed children play is all about teamwork, engaged learning, learning together and very student- centred.