Here you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked most about enrolling at our College. If you want to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What are the College tuition fees?
Catholic schools are typically seen as great value for money, providing high-quality education supported by quality facilities and learning environments. It is the policy of the Catholic Schools Office that financial hardship should not prevent any child from attending a Catholic school and no child will be denied a Catholic education because of a family’s genuine inability to pay the required school fees. Any family experiencing financial difficulties is entitled to fee assistance, your local school Principal will be able to discuss this with you.
Together with parents, clergy and school staff, St Joseph’s Catholic College is committed to offering the children in the Maitland region access to schools in which their faith can be nurtured in outstanding learning environments. We seek to assist young people to realise their full potential, taking into account their unique spiritual, intellectual, physical and social needs.
The greater part of diocesan schools’ funding comes from State and Commonwealth government grants, but the commitment and continuing financial contribution of parents and parish communities is still essential to fill the gap between the funds provided by government and the actual cost of running our schools. School fees are comprised of three components – Diocesan tuition fees, individual school resource and service fees and Diocesan Family School Building Levy (DFSBL).
How can I make a fee payment?
The preferred method of payment is via BPAY. Please contact the Campus Finance Manager to discuss payment options.
Statements are sent out at the start of each month beginning March. Fees can be paid weekly, fortnightly, monthly or annually. Fees paid annually are due for payment by 30 June of that year. Fees paid using the other payment options are due for payment in full by 30 November (other than for Year 12 students who are due for payment in full by 30 Sept).
Where can I purchase the school uniform?
Students at St Joseph’s are expected to wear the correct school uniform every day. In wearing our uniform they are representing the school and as such need to uphold our strong reputation in the community. Wearing the uniform respectfully is not only an outward sign of belonging to the school community, but a way to express their pride in, and commitment to the school. It is also important that the uniform is worn correctly due to the necessity to meet work, health and safety requirements.
Wearing the correct uniform includes not substituting sports or agricultural uniform for formal school uniform by choice. If part of the school uniform is not able to be worn, a parental note is required. This note must be presented to the relevant Student Coordinator immediately upon arrival at school and a student will be issued with a out-of-uniform pass for the day.
All items of the school uniform are only available from the Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop is located in the demountable building in the spare block adjacent to the staff car park and church. Entry is through the black gates on Segenhoe Street. Most uniform items in various sizes are in stock but occasionally supplies are exhausted. Pre-ordering is advisable to ensure delivery before school commences or the season changes.
Uniform shop hours are listed below, however in January, operating hours are extended.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Tuesday 8:30am – 11:30am
Wednesday 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Thursday 10:30am – 1:00pm
Contact Details
Phone: 0432 707 905
Email: stjosephsaberdeen@alinta.com.au
Online ordering: shop.alintaapparel.com.au
What options are available for travelling to the College?
Bus Routes
Osborn’s Bus Company provides most routes of transport to and from school. They have over 30 buses that pick-up students from, but not limited to the following areas: Merriwa, Sandy Hollow, Denman, Martindale, Muswellbrook, Manobalai, Aberdeen, Dartbrook, Scone, Ellerston, Isis River, Gundy, Bunnan, Kars Springs, Middlebrook and the surrounds of these areas.
To find out which bus would be suitable please contact Osborn’s Bus Company on 6543 1271 or click here.
Osborn’s Bus Routes Morning & Afternoon:
Parent Drop off
Students may be dropped off at school and collected at the front of the school in Segenhoe or Bedford Streets. There are two visitor car parking spaces in the staff car park for quick drop off and pick up.
Student Drivers
Senior students who drive to school must do so with both school and parent permission. If a passenger other than a sibling is being transported by another student, both parents’ permission is required. A Student Driver’s Policy document needs to be obtained from the school. Once completed, a Driver’s Card will be issued by the school and should be presented when requested by staff.
