BMG 2018 Business Notice

2018 Business Notice Bacchus Marsh Grammar CONTENTS - Page 10 - 4.9.2 School Bus Application Forms Parents/guardians must complete the 2018 School Bus Application Form for students who wish to use the School Bus Service. Completed forms must be returned to the School by no later than Friday 8 December 2017 to be guaranteed positions on the service for your children. 4.9.3 School Bus Code of Conduct The signed forms stipulate that both parents/guardians and students agree to be comply with School Bus Code of Conduct. Any breach of the School Bus Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action and serious or persistent breaches may result in the Principal withdrawing the offer of a position on the bus. Any fee reimbursement will be at the discretion of the Principal. 4.9.4 School Bus Service Billing In 2018, the School Bus Levy will be billed at the same time as your Tuition Fees. The School reserves the right to withdraw access to the School Bus in the event that parents/guardians refuse to pay the School Bus Levy in accordance with the fee payment arrangements [Refer to 6.4 School Fee Payment Arrangements] or the terms of your Instalment Plan. 4.9.5 Withdrawal of Student from School Bus Service Parents who withdraw a student from the School bus service after the start of the School year will still be liable for and will be charged for the full years School Bus Levy. The School is required to confirm bus requirements at the start of the year and do not have any flexibility to change bus routes or size of buses at any time during the year. The Principal has the discretion to review the charges if a student is eligible for fee relief under Section 5.2 Long Term Absences from School or other exceptional circumstances. Please note that changing or leaving school will not automatically be regarded as exceptional circumstances. 4.9.6 Conveyance Allowance Parents/guardians who have children using the school provided bus services are encouraged to apply for a conveyance allowance for each child if they believe they are eligible [Refer to 5.3.1 Conveyance Allowance]. Please note that the Department of Transport is the authority for the determination of eligibility for conveyance allowance and is responsible for final approval. 4.9.7 Late Bus This service is only available for students in Years 3 to Year 12. There will be a $15 charge for students to use the School Late Bus. The cost for each trip will be charged to your School account each Term. The late bus is only a limited service and will not stop at all prescribed school bus stops. 4.10 After School Programs 4.10.1 The Learning Hub The School intends surveying parents to determine the demands for Before School Care and Vacation Care for students in Prep to Year 6. A program operates from Bacchus Marsh Grammar to cater for students remaining at School each night, where all students attending the program are expected to complete their homework, with the exception of nights when the Sports Hub operates. 4.10.2 The Sports Hub The Sports Hub operates four afternoons per week during each school term with the exception of Term 1 where the program begins in week three. Students must be enrolled to participate in this program and a student participation fee will be charged per session. Students not collected immediately following the end of the session at 4:30pm will be sent to the Learning Hub program and there will be further costs incurred for this care. The cost of the Sports Hub sessions will be advised. 4.10.3 After School Program Fee Schedule Service Hours of Operation Days Fees Per Session [Per Student] Learning Hub To be advised Mon to Fri [School Term] To be advised Sports Hub 3:05 pm to 4:30 pm Mon to Thur [School Term] To be advised Students who attend the Learning Hub after participating in the Sports Hub program will be charged a fee Late Fees may apply if students are picked up after end of program. Further information to follow.