subject fees

Principles of School Fees:

1. Announce, for every subject, well in advance

• Whether a trip is integral to the course, and its associated costs

• What the individual subject cost component will be

So that parents are well informed as the choice is being made, and can decide then whether they can afford to fund that course.

2. Photocopying is not able to be charged to students.

3. Collected photocopying may be presented in a work-book format which is considered as a textbook, unless it is designed to be written in when it is a workbook. Workbooks if actually written in must be purchased; if used as text only can be returned like textbooks.

4. Internet usage:

• if considered essential in any subject, access fees are not chargeable.

• If not essential to curriculum, access would be limited to those who have paid, (subject to those not paying not being ‘disadvantaged’ or facing discrimination).

5. Education free up until 1st Jan after 19th Birthday. Adult students therefore should be expecting to pay both the full cost of all materials, including consumables used, and potentially an additional course fee reflecting at least some of the cost of delivery of the course. (see Adult Student Policy)

6. School Donation, will only be referred to as such, and will be clearly separated out from any subject/course fees. As a donation no GST is paid, and it is tax deductible.

Adult students - Policy

Providing education to Adult Students is a role that Dargaville High School BOT is pleased to make available, where it is clear that traditional students are not disadvantaged.

The School will charge such students fees that reflect the costs of their tuition. The fees charged to Adult Students for any individual subject will be approved by the Board. The School's Operational Grant will not be used to contribute to the cost of Adult student learning.

At the start of the year, in addition to the school uniform, there are a number of important costs to prepare for. This page is a summary, and can serve as a calculation sheet in the PDF. For further details download the Dargaville School Fees PDF.

Year Fees - for students in each year	9	10	11	12	13
Textbook deposit $30 per student per year At the end of the year that deposit is refundable if the textbook is returned in good condition and can be re-used by another student
Internet usage fee $10 per student in each year
NZQA Fees $75 [NCEA subject registration]	X	X
Peer Support Camp $70 [YearS 9 & 13 only – optional]		X	X	X
End of Year trips $10-$80 [Years 9 & 10 - optional]			X	X	X
Subject Fees These vary each year and with each subject. See lists below. Consumables: Items that the student uses as part of the course Work Books: These can be either bought and written on, or used in the same way as a textbook, where a deposit will be charged. At the end of the year that deposit is refundable if the workbook is returned in good condition and without being written on, and can be re-used by another student. The school strongly recommends the purchase of workbooks for students. School Trips: Costs vary with the number of students. An indication of likely cost is given so you can plan for it.
Adult Student Fee $100 Adults pay an additional $100 for each subject studied
Stationery Requirements Each subject has specific stationery that must be purchased,and some subjects have other requirements that are also stated in these stationery lists.

This is a voluntary donation which is tax deductible. In 2009 the donations received contributed towards: Music (Guitars), Data Projectors and P.E equipment. In 2010 it is the School donations are contributing towards: Equipment for Sport and Sport Recreation courses, Music Equipment, Science IT Equipment.

School Contribution for 2011

• $60.00 1 pupil family
• $70.00 2 pupil family
• $80.00 3 or more

• $15.00 each - Year 9
• $15.00 each - Year 10
• $15.00 each - Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13

Most local retailers sell exercise books and are clearly identified as B5, B8 etc. Our Head of Maths recommends parents/caregivers wait until advised as to what calculator to purchase. Calculators are an essential part of the Maths program, so it is important to get it right!

Download the PDF Departmental Fees for 2011.

• Departmental Fees Years 9 - 13

Download PDF's for the Year's stationery requirements and subject fees.



• Subject Fees Year 9
• Stationery List Year 9
• Subject Fees Year 10
• Stationery List Year 10
• Subject Fees Year 11
• Stationery List Year 11
• Subject Fees Year 12
• Stationery List Year 12
• Subject Fees Year 13
• Stationery List Year 13

Stationery Requirements:
Each subject has specific stationery that must be purchased and some subjects have other requirements that are also stated in the PDF stationery lists below.

• Download PDF School Fees 2012 - Years 9 - 13