Springfield Central can boast architecturally designed buildings and learning spaces, state of the art digital, interactivetechnology and 100% connectivity.Stage A&B of construction provided 4 prep classrooms and fourteen general teaching areas, along with a responsive and digitally advanced Resource Hub. Every learning space houses the latest interactive technology and students will engage with digital devices wirelessly. A mini computer pod is shared between each double learning space and a lab of 30 computers located in our Resource Hub and robotics lab. The school also has a purpose built green screen wall. The school will alsohas a vast array of hardand software along with a whole school Robotics Programto support student learning and engagement.
Springfield Central has a replacement schedule that will enable hardware to be replaced as soon as it is out of warranty. Maintaining state of the art technology and continually purchasing new technologies will be a constant challenge for the school.
To helpmaintainour State of the Art statusthe school invites you to 'Voluntarily Contribute' $75 per student or $200 for families of three or more. Each student that contributes to this levy will receive a school branded product. One of the options is a branded, waterproof library satchel. Families who wish to not participate in the Voluntary Levy will need to provide a waterproof library bag to enable borrowing from the RLH.
SCSS SOTA PARTICIPATION / NON - PARTICIPATIONVoluntary Contribution
Includes a school branded, waterproof Library Borrowing Satchel or waterbottle, SCSS handball.
(not available for individual purchase)
Please note: each year an additional branded product will be available for repeat supporters. / $75 / Non-participants are required to purchase a waterproof library satchel. The SCSS Library bag is only available to SOTA participants and is not for individual sale. / $----
STUDENT NAME: / YEAR LEVEL:
I AM HAPPY TO PARTICIPATEIN THE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION SCHEME. I have read the QLD Government Information Sheet provided
I DON’T WISH TO CONTRIBUTE. I will provide my child with a waterproof library bag. (please note: students will be unable to borrow without a waterproof library bag)
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: / DATE:
Parent/Guardian signature:
Please save using the following naming convention
SCSS_Enrolment_Part6_SURNAME,Given Name and e-mail to
Each State school is resourced by the State Government through grant funding to provide a core educational service to students. Voluntary financial contributions are used by schools to provide an enhanced educational service and to enhance resources available for student learning, recreation and comfort.
Operating Statement
- The costs of providing instruction, administration and facilities for the education of students at the school are met by the State Government for students enrolled at the school who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, or the children of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- The school is resourced by the State Government through school grants to provide a core educational service.
- Section 56 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 provides that the Principal may ask the parents of a student of the school to make a voluntary financial contribution to supplement government funding for instruction, administration and facilities for the education of the student at the school. If the student is an adult, the principal may ask the student to make a voluntary financial contribution.
- Voluntary financial contributions are used by the school to provide an enhanced educational service and to enhance resources available for student learning, recreation and comfort.
- A voluntary financial contribution is not a fee. Debt recovery action will not be undertaken by the school for non-payment of all or part of a request for a voluntary financial contribution.
- A voluntary financial contribution is separate from a Student Resource Scheme that might operate in the school.
- While the request to parents may indicate a nominated amount, the financial contribution to the school is voluntary, and there is no obligation on a parent to make all or part of the contribution.
- To enable an informed decision to be made by the parent, the request for a voluntary contribution should indicate how the funds will be used by the school.
- The school and the parents share decision-making and responsibility for the operation of the voluntary financial contribution funds. The amount of the requested contribution and the operation of the voluntary contributions are endorsed by the Parents and Citizens’ Association annually.
- The voluntary financial contribution funds may be managed by the school or the Parents and Citizens’ Association, but not by a third party.
- The voluntary financial contribution is not to be a deterrent for a student enrolling at the school, participating in extra-curricular activities or undertaking a particular subject.
- Where a parent decides not to make a voluntary financial contribution, instruction, administration and facilities for the education of the student at the school will continue to be provided by the school, and the student will suffer no educational detriment by way of school action as a result of the decision.
- For any payment by cash, cheque or credit/debit card, a receipt will be issued.