What is the Student Resource Scheme?
The Student Resource Scheme (SRS) is an optional user-charging scheme offered by Palm Beach Currumbin State High School in accordance with the Queensland Department of Education's Student Resource Scheme Procedure.
The SRS enables the school to provide students with the educational resources they need for their learning while reducing the overall cost to families through bulk purchasing and shared resources.
Participation in the scheme means families pay a single annual fee instead of purchasing many individual classroom resources throughout the year.
What does the Queensland Government provide?
The Queensland Government funds the delivery of education and provides schools with operational funding to support instruction (teaching), facilities and administration.
In addition, eligible students attending a Queensland state school receive the annual Textbook and Resource Allowance (TRA). This allowance is paid directly to the school to assist with the cost of providing educational resources.
The TRA helps offset the cost of the SRS but does not cover the full cost of all learning resources provided to students.
What does the Student Resource Scheme cover?
The SRS provides access to a wide range of educational resources that support student learning. These may include:
Textbooks and class sets
Digital learning resources and online subscriptions
Classroom consumables and subject materials
Printing and photocopying
Practical subject resources
Course-specific learning materials
Other curriculum resources required for classroom learning
Resources provided vary depending on a student's year level and subject selections.
Student Resource Scheme Participation Agreement
At the time of enrolment, all families will be provided with a Student Resource Scheme Participation Agreement Form.
One Participation Agreement Form must be completed for each student and, in most cases, only needs to be completed once for the duration of the student's enrolment at Palm Beach Currumbin State High School.
If your circumstances change and you wish to alter your participation in the Student Resource Scheme, you will be required to complete a new Participation Agreement Form.
Why is there a fee?
The cost of providing quality learning resources exceeds the value of the Queensland Government's Textbook and Resource Allowance.
The annual SRS fee represents the additional contribution required from families to provide the resources students use throughout the school year.
By participating in the scheme, families benefit from the school's ability to purchase resources in bulk, providing a more cost-effective option than purchasing many items individually.
Financial Assistance
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School understands that financial circumstances vary from family to family.
If payment of the SRS fee presents financial difficulty, parents and carers are encouraged to contact the school's Finance Office as early as possible. We are committed to working with families and can discuss confidential payment options and appropriate support where available.
Payment Arrangements
Flexible payment arrangements are available to assist families in meeting the cost of the SRS.
Parents and carers who wish to establish a payment plan are encouraged to contact the Finance Office before payment is due.
Payment Methods
Payments can be made using a variety of convenient methods, including:
Further information regarding payment options and due dates is provided with your SRS invoice.