This page includes important information about the fees and inclusions for the Student Resource Scheme (SRS). If you choose to opt into the SRS 2021 or onwards, it is assumed that for the remainder of your child's enrolment, you will continue to participate in the scheme. If you are a new parent to the school, this information will assist you in deciding as to whether you wish to participate in the SRS. Parents may opt out of the scheme by completing a new form at the beginning of a school year.
What is provided by the Queensland Government?
The Queensland Government supports children’s education by providing funding for instruction (teachers), facilities (school grounds and buildings, internet), and administration (staff to run the school). Funding for schools does not extend to individual student resources such as online subscriptions, apps, equipment for personal use, and many items used by the student in the classroom.
The SRS helps parents to source these resources. The school can purchase resources at lower rates due to its bulk buying power. Participating in the SRS also offers a convenient way for parents to source the items that their child needs for school and ensures that all students have access to the same standard of resources.
- Owned by the student – e.g. online applications - once provided, these items are retained by the student and used at their discretion.
- Used in class – e.g. stationery, art supplies, material – these items will be used in class. Finished products that are created from these resources will generally come home with the student.
The Fee
Online programs, consumables including art and craft materials, reproduction costs relating to SRS. The Student Resource Scheme has been initiated by the Arundel State School Council and the scheme’s operation, resource inclusions and participation fees are approved by the Arundel State School P&C Association at the meeting held in October each year.
If you are not satisfied that the SRS fee represents good value for money based on the inclusions, you may choose not to participate. If this is the case and your child joined the scheme in 2021 (or any subsequent year) please obtain another Participation Agreement Form from the office and select "NO" indicating that you no longer wish to participate. If you choose not to participate, you will be provided with a detailed list of resources that you will need to provide for your student.
Cost
Several payment options including a single payment for the full year’s fee or term instalments are available. Invoices will be generated in Week 1 of Term 1 each year for payment, which will be due in week 4 of term 1. If you have opted to pay the SRS by term instalments, you may pay $35.00 by week 4 of Term 1 and $20.00 by week 2 of terms 2 and 3 (payment plan arrangements to be made with the office).
Financial Difficulty
If you would like to participate, but are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the school to arrange an appointment to discuss options. Any information that you provide will be confidential.
Financial Management
Any unpaid invoices will be managed according to the department’s Debt Management Procedure and may result in the student being excluded from the scheme, until payments are made.
Contact us
If you have any queries regarding the SRS and its inclusions, please contact the school.
The 2025 Student Resource Scheme Inclusions
The tables below detail the SRS inclusions.
| English | Prep to Year 6
Reading Eggs (Yearly School Subscription: $13990 ex GST for 1000 students) | $13.99 | $150.00 (Reading Eggs and Mathseeds for up to 4 children) - 1 child $150
- 2 children $150 ($75 each)
- 3 children $150 ($50 each)
- 4 children $150 ($37.50 each)
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| Mathematics | Prep and Year 1
Mathseeds (Package) (Yearly School Subscription: $13990 ex GST for 1000 students) | $13.99 | Mathseeds Prices as above with Reading Eggs |
Year 2 to Year 6
Mathletics (Yearly School Subscription as above) | Mathletics $100 per child |
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Printing and Reference Material |
Printing and reference material for classroom activities to complement learning |
$17.02 |
$25.00 |
| Consumables |
Arts and Craft Materials, cooking ingredients and stationery/resources for classroom work/activities and projects
| $30.00 | $45.00 |
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