Our school offers a Student Resource Scheme (SRS) to all students.
The Queensland Government supports students' education by providing funding for:
• Instruction, e.g. teachers
• Facilities, e.g. buildings, amenities, furniture
• Administration, e.g. staffing and resources to administer the operations of the school.
Funding does not extend to individual student resources such as textbooks, computer or musical equipment for personal use, and many items used/consumed by the student in the classroom. Supply of these items is the responsibility of parents.
The scheme ensures that students have the resources required for them to engage with the curriculum for their education, and saves parents time and money in sourcing the prescribed materials elsewhere. Savings are gained through the school's bulk purchasing practices and hiring arrangements. The scheme is not used to raise funds for other purposes, and revenue collected through the scheme is applied only to the resources and operation of the scheme.
The scheme's operation, resource inclusions and participation fees are reviewed and approved by the school's P&C Association each year at their Annual General Meeting.
If you
opt in to the SRS your participation is assumed for the remainder of your
child's enrolment, unless you inform the school otherwise by completing a new
participation agreement form. If you are a new parent to the school, this information
will assist you in making a decision as to whether you wish to participate in the
SRS.
Included in the Student Resource Scheme offered at Gladstone Central State
School:
* Instrumental Hire Program – Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
- Sheet Music
- Usage of all miscellaneous music equipment
- Stationery required throughout the program
- Instrument Hire - If Required
* Broad range of Online Learning Resources and Subscriptions