Parent Payments

2024 Parent Payments

In the past Parent Payments and contributions have enabled us to provide additional resources and programs to the school community and our students. Government funding does not provide the level of funding required to continue to resource some of these programs.

The funding received from Parent Payments enables us to ensure all students have access to high quality Mathematics and Literacy resources for use in the classroom. Over the last 2 years we have invested money into resourcing these areas so that students can access equipment to support their learning, these have included hands on equipment in maths and providing high quality and high engagement literature in our library and classrooms. As well as ensuring we can provide up to date and engaging resources for our Specialist Programs which have included Science, Art, Music and Physical Education equipment.

The Parent Payments have also enabled us to access digital learning apps to support Literacy and Numeracy, as well as software like SeeSaw, our online library system and eBooks. These funds have also supported the school in purchasing and maintaining devices like Chromebooks, iPads and laptops for use in the classroom by all students.

2024 Stationery Pack

An online only ordering system will be used for Stationery Packs for 2024 with our stationery supplier Paperchase Office National. Orders will be delivered free of charge to school before the start of Term 1 2024 if placed before Thursday 7th December 2023.

2024 Stationery Pack Ordering Process

Banyan Fields Primary School will be using an online only ordering system for Book Packs for 2024 with our stationery supplier Paperchase Office National.

There will be NO collection day at the school. All packs will be delivered free of charge to the school for distribution to the students at the start of Term 1 if ordered by the Due Date Thursday 7th December 2023.

Please place your order online no later than Thursday 7th December 2023 to guarantee free delivery to the school before the start of Term 1.

Orders will still be accepted after this date but will incur a $8.00 administration fee. Please note that whilst we will make every effort to ensure timely delivery to the school, late submitted orders are not guaranteed to be delivered before school starts.

How to Order

All orders are to be placed online at http://booklist.paperchase.com.au
Enter this school access code: BTSBFPS

(school code must be entered - searching for school will not work)
Click ‘Create Order’,
Enter students first and last name, choose the year level your child will be going into in 2024 from the drop-down list and

click ‘Continue'
Click ‘Add Order to Cart’
You may now either Checkout or Add Another Student.

Please check your E-mail for order receipt.

PLEASE NOTE: All packs will be delivered to the school for distribution to students and therefore must be pre-paid. Payment must be made during the online ordering process, by Visa or Mastercard (credit card or debit card accepted). ZIP Pay also available*

Payment will be processed at time of ordering.

For those families wishing not to purchase a full stationery pack or use items from the previous year, we suggest reviewing the recommended items on the school’s booklist which can be found on our website and only supplying those missing items.

If you elect not to purchase the booklist through Paperchase please ensure children come to school on the first day with the required materials.

Financial Support for Families

Banyan Fields Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) –

If you have a Health Care Card in the parent/carer’s name with your child/children listed, you may be eligible to apply.

How to apply

New applicants should download a application form our school website https://www.bfps.vic.edu.au/parent-payments or contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form.

If you applied for the CSEF at your child's school in 2023, you do not need to complete an application form in 2024 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools in 2024 or you did not apply in 2023.
changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2024. Check with the school office if you are unsure

In order to process your CSEF application, you will need to provide the school with your current Health Care Card which must be valid as of 29th January 2024.

Please email your application together with your Health Care Card to banyan.fields.ps@education.vic.gov.au

For a confidential discussion about accessing these services, or if you would like to discuss alternative payment arrangements, contact:

Sharleen Nason – Assistant Principal (Foundation, Year 1 & Year 2)

Jacqui Sampson - Assistant Principal (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6)

Ph: 03 9782 1333 | Email: banyan.fields.ps@education.vic.gov.au