schools

[martin948]

hi does anyone know what it costs to send a 5year old to school per year in queensland brisbane, just wondering what costs we can expect to incur when we get there..
thanks
Martin

[sheena]

hi guys, schooling in queensland is free! you have to pay for their books from what i have found out (we also have 5 year old and going to brisbane) its about $30.00 per year, plus the normal uniforms etc, hope this helps?
sheena :)

[martin948]

thanks thats a relief

Martin

[Ian&Lou]

hi Martin,

as Sheena said its free but you have to pay for books and uniform (i think). I'm sure someone on here who is there already will be able to give you an idea of those cost.

Lou

[planky]

I have been researching suburbs and can find loads of primary schools but not many secondary scools or senior schools as we call them where i live......what they called in aus?
could only find schools for uo to 8yrs...where am i going wrong in search? Where will I find info on this type of thing?

Alison

[sheena]

hi ya, look for uni's or colleges
sheena :)

[samozsoon]

Originally Posted by planky

I have been researching suburbs and can find loads of primary schools but not many secondary scools or senior schools as we call them where i live......what they called in aus?
could only find schools for uo to 8yrs...where am i going wrong in search? Where will I find info on this type of thing?

Alison

Hi
Here in NSW they are called High Schools, and maybe sometimes just Public Schools.

Sam x

[calNgary]

Hiya my son is at primary and you have to buy their books (approx$120),this does go up a little as they get older and need different books.In the first few weeks of term you are asked for a contribution fee of $30,during the term you get the odd bill home for school trips,art materials etc.Uniform prices vary school to school shirts approx$20,shorts approx$25,trainers you buy anywere(or shoes if your kids will wear them when they see everyone in tariners,lol)
When they start high school you still buy the books but the contribution is dependant on what lessons they take,if they do home ec you have to pay towards food etc,,hope this helps a bit
Cal x