OPINION: A 'free' public school education can cost $1300 a year — and it's getting harder for parents to say no
with their canteen lunch orders. Children whose parents had not yet paid got nothing.
In 2017 parents in NSW paid a total of $75.4 million in public school contributions. Many did so without realising that such contributions were voluntary, while others such as myself, knew the repercussions of not paying these fees and did it to avoid the hassle. This is on top of the fact that many public schools are in disrepair — buildings are crumbling, there aren't enough facilities to cope with the number of students, and school equipment including play areas are past their use-by date.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Major victory' for dairy farmers as Coles and Aldi ditch $1 milkIn a win for the dairy industry, both Coles and Aldi supermarkets have announced they will ditch $1-a-litre milk and increase the price by 10 per cent | jennynoise
Read more »
'A lot of people are getting things wrong': Tax chief warns property investors'A lot of people are getting things a little bit wrong': Tax Commissioner warns property investors | Jess_Irvine
Read more »
Police shut down party in Westgate ParkPepper spray and the dog squad were called to Westgate Park in inner-Melbourne to break up a party of about 300 people.
Read more »
A 'free' public school education can cost $1300 a year — and it's getting harder for parents to say noThe start of the year is an expensive time for most parents. But when term begins, public school parents have another expensive shock waiting for them: term fees.
Read more »
'Once it's posted it's permanent': High school bashings shared on Instagram, SnapchatPrivate groups on Instagram and Snapchat are hosting disturbing videos showing children from Canberra schools involved in fights and brutal bashings, and parents say the effects for the victims can be long-lasting.
Read more »
Why can't public transport just be free?Fewer cars, less congestion, less pollution. It's a tantalising prospect, but do the promises of free public transport stack up?
Read more »
'Public shaming of children': Bondi kids given popcorn if their parents paid feesA Bondi public school has been accused of shaming students by handing out popcorn to those whose parents paid school fees early
Read more »
'Public shaming of children': Bondi kids given popcorn if their parents paid fees'Public shaming of children': Students at an eastern suburbs primary school given popcorn if their parents paid fees | JordsBaker
Read more »
Upset parent brought loaded AK-47 to schoolPalm Beach County School District police have identified a parent accused of bringing a loaded gun to Bear Lakes Middle School on Monday.
Read more »