Michael Park School

Michael Park Kindergarten has opted for the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme. However, the funding rates for ”20 hours” have been calculated to cover the minimum regulated standard and do not cover the actual operating costs associated with the delivery of an outstanding quality early childhood education based on our special character and philosophy.

In order to keep our service financially sustainable, of a high quality and reflecting the special character and philosophy of Michael Park, we request that parents choose to be part of “20 hours” and actively support the special character and philosophy by agreeing to pay the outlined Kindergarten Special Character Donation request.

Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.

Please contact the RSST Finance administrator, Haidee Thompson, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8994) or email haideet@michaelpark.school.nz

Kindergarten Special Character Donation (4–6 year olds)

$4,986.00 per child per year

Or, if parents decide not to opt for the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme, we request $420.00 per week, per child (GST inclusive).

Discounts apply if you have more than one child attending Michael Park Kindergarten. Please contact the RSST Finance administrator, Haidee Thompson, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8994) or email haideet@michaelpark.school.nz

The Special Character Donation request is to cover services that are not currently provided by the Ministry of Education “20 hours” scheme:

• Staffing above minimum requirements
• Eurythmy therapy
• Steiner Festivals (Spiral, Spring, Lantern festivals)
• 6-year-old Assessment prior to moving to Class 1
• Steiner professional development for staff
• Steiner appointed buildings
• Steiner educational expenses
• Parent education
• Anthroposophical first aid supplies
• Steiner appointed grounds and play equipment

School Classes 1–12

As a state-integrated school some of our building and grounds are funded, insured and maintained independently of government funding. To keep our service financially sustainable, of a high quality and reflecting the special character and philosophy of Michael Park, annual contributions for children of school age fall into three categories:

• Attendance Dues
• Special Character Donation
• Board of Trustees Donation

We request that parents actively support the special character and philosophy by agreeing to pay the donations (outlined below) and the compulsory attendance dues.

In addition, before commencement, there is a one-off request to support the development of Michael Park School.

Donations are tax deductible and are requested at the beginning of the year.

Please contact the Board finance administrator, Raewyn Farley, for further queries either via phone (09 525 8995) or email raewynw@michaelpark.school.nz

Additional Costs – Per Student

For items such as:

• Classes 5–12 stationery requirements (students must purchase their own stationery)
• Lower School (Class 1–4) extra stationery requirements not provided at start of year
• Main Lesson Books Classes 4–7
• Personal materials and tools e.g. (independent project material)
• Student purchases for individual projects not covered above
• NZQA and SCE Fees
• PE uniforms, if required