TERMS OF ENROLMENT
By applying to enrol my/our child at St James’ Anglican School, I/we agree to support and abide by the Parent Code of Conduct and to be legally bound by the following terms and conditions:
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
St James’ Anglican School is a Christian school that seeks to demonstrate and uphold Anglican teaching and practices. The School is part of the Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.). As such, there is an expectation that students will participate in the School’s religious curriculum including its Religious Studies classes and Chapel Services.
COMPLYING WITH THE SCHOOL’S REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS
I/We agree to uphold the rules and policies of the School and any other requirements as communicated to me/us from time to time and will actively encourage my/our child to uphold the School’s values, ethos and standards of behaviour.
PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL’S POLICIES, RULES AND CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
I/We agree to support all School policies and to cooperate fully with teachers and administrators in this regard, and to support the values, principles, ethics and aims of the School including the Parent Code of Conduct. Where possible, I/we will participate in School activities for parents.
APPEARANCE AND SCHOOL UNIFORM
I/We agree to support the [Schools Uniform Policy] and ensure that my/our child’s uniform is kept in a clean and neat condition and is worn appropriately.
ATTENDING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL CAMPS AND TOURS
I/We agree to ensure that my/our child attends all the activities of the School as required, including but not limited to attending classes, compulsory Outdoor Education camps, co-curricular activities and special School functions such as Chapel Services, end of year celebrations and sporting carnivals.
I/We authorise that my/our child/children attends all approved School excursions, including transport to and from the venue.
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
I/We are aware that the School has a clear policy on the use of illegal drugs and agree to support the School’s policies with respect to student drug and alcohol use.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
I/We agree that, unless a Court has ordered otherwise, both parents will receive information and be involved in decision-making about their child’s education.
I/We agree that the School will communicate with me/us using current contact details supplied on the Registration of Interest in Enrolment form and as modified from time to time on the Student Information Update form.
ADVISING THE SCHOOL OF CHANGES
I/We agree to inform the School as soon as possible about any matters that could affect my/ourchild’s participation in the School’s programme and activities, including health issues, family circumstances or any Family Court orders in place.
I/We agree to advise the School immediately of any matter which affects my/ourchild attending the School including my/ourchild’s absence from the School for any reason, including illness or accident. I/we agree to contact the School on these occasions in keeping with the School’s Enrolment and Attendance Policy(s).
I/We agree to advise the School of any changes to my/ourcontact details, including residential addresses.
PRIVACY AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
I/We agree that the School can use the personal information and sensitive information it holds about my/ourchild and my/ourfamily for any lawful activity and in keeping with the School’s Privacy Policy as updated from time to time.
The School’s Privacy Policy can be accessed on our website www.stjames.wa.edu.au.
PERMISSION TO CONTACT PREVIOUS SCHOOL ATTENDED
I/We agree to the School contacting my/ourchild’s previous school for the purpose of collecting information regarding academic, pastoral and administrative matters.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
The School offers an extensive range of academic, cocurricular and pastoral programs. Students are expected to fully participate in all aspects of school life, including compulsory sport, excursions and camps, unless otherwise agreed by the Principal. The School is Anglican and welcomes students of all faiths or none. Students are expected to participate in the religious life of the School. The School reserves the right to vary its curricular, cocurricular and pastoral programs and teaching methods as it considers necessary and/or appropriate.
I/We agree that the School does not guarantee or represent any particular or specific student outcome or level of achievement for the Student in relation to any of its Services.
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
I/We agree that, to the best of our knowledge, I/we have provided the School with all current and past information relating to my/ourchild’s learning and wellbeing, including but not limited to any learning issues and educational and/or psychological testing or reporting. I/We understand that if I/we withhold information that is relevant to the enrolment process, then the School reserves the right to refuse or terminate the enrolment process on these grounds.
MEDICAL MATTERS
When necessary, and when the School requests, I/we agree to provide current health and medical information that is relevant to my/ourchild participating in and attending the School and School–related activities. This includes both medical and psychological issues/concerns.
I/We agree that the School reserves the right to send my/ourchild home or require that my/ourchild is collected from the School if the School considers my/ourchild is too ill to remain at the School.
In the event that my/ourchild needs urgent hospital or medical treatment of any nature and the School is unable to contact either of us after making reasonable efforts, I/we authorise the School to obtain ambulance and other emergency assistance. I/We indemnify the School and the ASC, its employees and agents in respect of such action.
In certain circumstances I/we recognise that the emergency may be such that the School has to take immediate action without contacting us. I/We indemnify the School and the ASC, its employees and agents in respect of such action.
If my/ourchild is in care arrangements, I/we authorise the Guardian to act for us in an emergency, accident or illness during the period of time.
SCHOOL FEES
PAYING FEES
I/We agree that in enrolling my/ourchild at the School, we commit to paying School fees, tuition and other ancillary charges (School Fees) for the period of my/ourchild’s education at the School and that I/we have carefully considered the financial commitment involved.
I/We have read and retained a copy of the current Tuition Fees and Charges brochure and have agreed to support and cooperate with the School in all matters contained therein.
I/We agree that the School Fees as stated in the Tuition Fees and Charges brochure may be varied or amended each year at the sole discretion of the School.
I/We acknowledge and agree that I/we are jointly and severally liable for all School Fees and interest associated with my/ourchild’s attendance at the School and as set out in the prevailing Fees and Charges brochure as varied from time to time.
I/We agree to pay the School Fees in accordance with the timetable set out in the prevailing Fees and Charges brochure.
I/We agree that if the School Fees are not paid within the period specified then a late payment fee will be charged and reversal of any concessions on accounts will occur. Direct debits returned unpaid may also incur the late payment fee.
I/We agree we are jointly and severally liable for costs incurred by the School in recovering outstanding amounts, including debt collection and any legal fees.
I/We agree that if the School Fees are not paid at the end of any term to which those School Fees apply, the Principal has the right to suspend or terminate my/ourchild’s enrolment.
I/We agree that if we experience difficulty in paying School Fees by the due date I/we will contact the School to discuss alternative arrangements for payment.
In the event of hardship, the School is committed to enabling continued access to a School education by providing financial support to eligible families/parents/guardians through fee remission via the application for a bursary based on financial need. These are available by contacting our Accounts department.
I/We acknowledge and understand that the School, unless specifically named, is not bound by any Court Orders or Child Support Assessments, Orders or Agreements as between enrolling signatories. Where more than one person signs the Enrolment Agreement but payment is made by either of the enrolling signatories, or by any other party, the enrolling signatories acknowledge that they remain throughout the attendance of my/ourchild at the School jointly and severally responsible for all School Fees.
Only students who have been in attendance at the School for at least 12 months are eligible to apply for fee remission. Parents seeking fee remission are required to supply information to the Business Manager to establish financial need and the change in circumstances since enrolling.
ABSENCE FROM THE SCHOOL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
I/We agree that School Fees will not be refunded if my/ourchild is absent from the School for extended periods such as due to sickness or injury.
I/We agree that if I/we wish our child’s place to be held open, I/we will be liable to continue to pay the School fees.
I/We also agree that if I/we do not wish to continue to pay the School Fees, my/ourchild will be placed on a waitlist and a new offer will be issued if a place becomes available. If a subsequent offer is made, the difference between the current year’s enrolment fee less the sum of all previous enrolment fees is payable for the acceptance of that place.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SCHOOL AFTER COMMENCING AT THE SCHOOL
I/We agree that if I/we withdraw our child after they have commenced at the School whether the withdrawal is at my/ouror the School’s instigation, I/We will need to provide the Principal with a full term’s notice in writing prior to the withdrawal of a student from the School. Notice of a student’s withdrawal must be received in writing by the School by the first day of the School term preceding the term of the student’s departure.
SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL
I/We agree that the Principal may, at their sole discretion, at any time suspend my/ourchild from attending the School and that I/we will continue to pay all School Fees and other charges during any period when my/ourchild is suspended.
CANCELLATION OF ENROLMENT BY THE SCHOOL
The School may cancel the Term of Enrolment permitting a student’s enrolment at any time, if the Principal determines that the student has not upheld the Student Code of Conduct. If the School does so, I/We acknowledge that I/We will not be entitled to any refund of School Fees or charges by the School and will remain liable to pay any School Fees and charges due to the School.
CANCELLATION OF ENROLMENT
If my/ourchild is excluded from the School I/We agree that I/We remain liable to pay all School Fees and charges up to the end of the term in which my/our child is excluded.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR TERMINATION OF ENROLMENT
I/We agree that the School reserves the right to terminate the enrolment of my/ourchild in any of the following circumstances:
- My/Our child fails to attend the School, or any School activity, without authorisation.
- Non-payment of fees and ancillary charges.
IF THE SCHOOL ENDS ITS RELATIONSHIP
I/We acknowledge and agree the School has the right to require me/us to remove my/ourchild/children from the School if in the Principal’s absolute discretion, being exercised reasonably:
- the relationship between the parents/guardians and the School has deteriorated to the extent that the mutual trust and confidence needed for a cooperative and respectful working relationship, has been irreparably broken; or
- the behaviour of the parents/guardians towards the School, staff, students or other parents of a School’student is not aligned with or is in conflict with the School’s values and ethos; or
- the parents/guardians engage in activity or the threat of activity that places the School’s reputation in disrepute including making comment on social media or some other form of digital communication and/or other forms of publication.
I/We agree that in these circumstances the School Fees already paid for the term in which my/ourchild is required to leave will not be refunded. If any School Fees remain outstanding at the time I/we remove our child/children, including those for the term during which removal takes place, I/We agree these School Fees will remain payable.
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
- I/We agree that both parents/guardians in signing the Enrolment Agreement, accept joint and several liability for paying all School Fees.
- We agree that joint and several liability for payment means that both parents/guardians are liable to pay School Fees. Accordingly, if one parent/guardian fails to pay the School Fees the other parent/guardian can be held liable, irrespective of any court orders, any arrangement between the parents/guardians or with another person (for example, a grandparent) as to who is to pay. I/We accept that the School will not enter into disputes arising from disagreements between parents/guardians over liability for paying School Fees.
- We agree to be liable for the cost of any damage/loss our child causes to School property.
INDEMNIFYING THE SCHOOL
- l’s rules and policies or any reasonable direction of a School employee while at the School or travelling to or from the School.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- I/We acknowledge that I/We have read and understood the complete Enrolment Agreement and that I/We have completed all sections of the Enrolment Agreement as required and returned all required documentation which is a fundamental condition of my/ourchild’s enrolment.
- I/We acknowledge and agree that the terms of this Enrolment Agreement remain in place and current for the full duration of my/ourchild’s enrolment at the School, unless varied in writing and signed by all parties. Provided that the School Fees as stated in the Tuition Fees and Charges brochure may be varied or amended each year at the sole discretion of the School.
- I/We acknowledge that this Enrolment Agreement does not terminate simply because of my/ourchild reaching the age of 18 years and shall continue until either my/ourchild completes their schooling at the School, or one of the parties chooses to terminate this Enrolment Agreement pursuant to the termination provisions.
- I/We acknowledge and understand that a failure to comply with our obligation, including the requirement to complete the information in this Enrolment Agreement and attached documents honestly and completely and make full disclosure may result in the termination of my child’s enrolment by the School at the sole discretion of the School.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- In some instances, special conditions may apply to a student’s enrolment. These special conditions will be outlined in the Enrolment Agreement and will remain in force for the term of enrolment unless agreed otherwise.
CHANGES TO THE ENROLMENT AGREEMENT
- The School reserves the right to amend or vary the Enrolment Agreement from time to time and that any changes will be communicated to the School community and will apply from the date on which they are communicated.
