Under the Department of Education and Training’s Parent Payments Policy, Victorian government schools are required to provide transparent information to their school community on voluntary parent contributions. Please find below our parent payment arrangements for 2026.
Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum, and we want to assure you that all curriculum contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students. We want to thank you for all your support. The environment and resources that we enjoy today represent the contributions made by our parent/carer community over many years. Parent/Carers voluntary contributions make significant difference to the quality of our programs. This financial support ensures that we can continue to provide the excellent range of facilities and resources for your children.
Please see this one page document that outlines information regarding the Department of Education and Training Parent Payment Policy.
Please see here for more information about this policy.
Bass Valley Primary School offers extra-curricular items and activities that enhance or broaden the schooling experience of students and are additional to those provided by the school to deliver the Curriculum. Costs are usually grade specific and can include:
Our school only requests contributions for items that we believe add value to the educational experience for students. For families that wish to contribute, we have a range of payment methods available:
Bendigo Bank 633 000 / 144611365
For Extra-Curricular Items and Activities, it is up to you whether you wish for your child to have the item or participate in the activity. These are optional and provided on a user-pays basis, and so the school will require a parent payment to provide them to individual students.
Schools have a commitment and responsibility to be responsive to parents who may be experiencing either short-term or long-term financial hardship. Bass Valley Primary School makes every effort to keep the voluntary contribution cost of school items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all parents.
Some families may experience financial difficulty, and as such the school offers a range of support options, including:
For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements contact the office.