Walford Anglican School for Girls

The Walford Council of Governors has approved the schedule of fees and charges for the current school year. The Fee Schedule contains important information in regards to specific fees, charges and payment options.

Available Discounts

Walford understands the pressures on household budgets and offers sibling discounts in a variety of ways, both with siblings attending the school and with the Anglican Single Sex Schools’ Discount.

A rebate will apply for Daughters or granddaughters of Walford Old Scholars and for siblings applying for admission at the same time.

The Fixed Charge

The Fixed Charge is a compulsory fee that covers anticipated curriculum and student services costs including school camps, excursions and house dinners as well as consumable resources, 24/7 student accident insurance, the school magazine and Yearbook and the use of Walford property and facilities. Printing and Internet access quotas are included and these are set at generous levels to take into account requirements of specific year levels and curriculum subjects. The School reserves the right to charge for usage above quota allocations.

Services and Items not Covered by Standard School Fees and ChargesWalford Fee Schedule

Application for Admission

A $75 non-refundable fee applies when an application for admission is made to the School or the ELC. A reduced fee will apply for children and grandchildren of Walford Old Scholars and for siblings applying for admission at the same time.

Walford Enrolment Fee

A non-refundable Enrolment Fee of $1,020 for the first child enrolled, and $650 for siblings concurrently enrolled at the School applies on confirmation of enrolment and acceptance will only be finalised after the enrolment fee has been paid. This fee includes $280 Life Membership of the Walford Old Scholars’ Association when a student leaves the school.

A non-refundable fee of $150 applies on confirmation of enrolment to the 3 and 4 year old programs. The Walford Enrolment Fee will be reduced by this amount for girls who subsequently enrol in the Walford Junior School.ELC Enrolment Fee

Books, Stationery and School Uniform CostsCharges that are Dependent Upon Individual Circumstances

School uniform costs and personal book and stationery needs are not covered by the fixed charge. While the school specifies the items that will be required, the total annual cost will differ between individual students.

• School Bus charges for bus transportation to and from school.
• Individually arranged musical instrument hire, music tuition and sport coaching.
• For boarding students accommodation and meals in the Boarding House during exeat weekends.
• Extraordinary Activities not currently covered by the fixed charge will be notified in advance of the charge appearing on the School Fee Account.
• Program Levies

Some co-curricular programs including, but not limited to, Rowing, Pedal Prix and Sailing are facilitated and partially supported through participation based levies. Students who elect to participate in these programs will be provided with further details during the year.

Subject Levies

Some subjects require additional resources and materials that are partially supported through participation based levies. Students undertaking these subjects will be provided with further details.

School fees and many associated charges do not attract GST. However, there are a small number of education related supplies that are subject to GST. The School will charge GST where applicable.Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Sibling Rebates Fee Concessions

Children attending the School concurrently or attending the ELC with siblings attending the school concurrently are entitled to the following discounts on the tuition fee component only:

• 10% for the second child in a family
• 20% for the third child, and
• 30% for the fourth child

Anglican Single Sex Schools’ Sibling Discount

Walford Fee Schedule

(Not applicable to Early Learning Centre)

The School offers an annual sibling discount to girls whose siblings attend either

St Peter’s College or St Peter’s Girls School. Application forms detailing full terms and conditions are available from the Director of Admissions.

Bursaries

Families experiencing short-term financial difficulties may apply to the Principal for a Bursary. These applications will be assessed and if approved will apply to the current year or the balance of the current year only. The maximum term of a Bursary is 12 months, unless a further period is approved subsequent to the lodgement of a new application. Application forms are available from the office of the Principal.

Fees in Advance Discount

(not applicable to Early Learning Centre or to bursary arrangements)

One Year: A discount of 2.0% is applied if a full year’s fees and fixed charges (including boarding fees, if applicable) are paid on or before 10 February. All other charges incurred during the year will remain payable by the due date for each account. Further information will be provided on the Term 1 account.

Two Years or More: Enquiries regarding applicable discounts for tuition fees paid more than one year in advance should be directed to the Administration Office.

Payment Terms and Conditions

Enrolment of a student at Walford constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions, which are supplementary to those set out in the Enrolment Acceptance.

Methods of Payment

BPay This is the most cost effective and efficient method of payment and the one preferred by the School. Payments can be made from your cheque, savings or credit card account. The Biller Code to use is 6098 together with your account number, located on the top left corner of the fee statement.

Online Payment Payment by credit card can be made online through NAB Transact, a secure online payment system available through the Walford Community Portal. To make a payment via NAB Transact simply log on to your account on the Portal and select the ‘Finance’ tab, then choose ‘Make a Payment’ and complete the details as requested by the system. Normal credit card surcharges will apply.

Credit Card Fees may be paid by Mastercard, Visa or American Express. A surcharge of 1.1% will apply for all credit card payments not processed through BPay.

Direct Deposit To the School’s bank account BSB: 035 213 Account No: 271162.

Please include your account number as a reference.

By Post Post your cheque or credit card details to Walford Anglican School for Girls Administration Office, PO Box 430 Unley 5061.

In Person The Administration Office will accept cash, cheque and EFTPOS payments on weekdays between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

Periodical Payment The School offers a periodical instalment option for paying annual tuition fees and fixed charges. Periodical instalments are processed over ten months from February to November and can be made by direct debit to either a savings or credit card account. Please note that bank charges will apply for this service.

Should you wish to participate in the periodical payment scheme or you would like more information please contact the Administration Office on 8373 0780.