Voluntary Contributions and Compulsory Charges

In accordance with the Department of Education’s policy, Mount Barker Community College requests a voluntary contribution of up to $60 for students in Years K to 6 and up to $235 for students in Years 7 to 10. These contributions pay for classroom resources and consumables. All course charges in Years 11 and 12 are compulsory, with costs dependent on the subjects chosen. Extra charges apply for activities like camps, incursions, and excursions. The college also requests voluntary contributions to fund various projects and activities. For more information, please download a copy of our Voluntary Contributions and Compulsory Charges for 2025.

College Bank Account Details

BSB: 633 000
Account: 115451163
Bank: Bendigo Bank Mt Barker

Detail: Please put in your child’s surname as a reference plus an indication of what the funds are for.
(eg) Jones Canberra or Smith cricket

Booklists

Please follow this link to view the 2025 Booklists.

Secondary Assistance Scheme

The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) comprises of an Education Program Allowance which is paid to the college and a Clothing Allowance that is paid to the parent (or this payment can be nominated to the college and applied to contributions and charges as directed).

Only students in full-time secondary education in Years 7-12 are eligible. At the time of publication, we expect the:

• SAS scheme to pay $235 under the “Educational Program Allowance” towards voluntary contributions in Years 7-10 and assist with course charges in Years 11 and 12.

• An additional $300 Clothing Allowance can be claimed by the parent or guardian.

Forms must be completed by the end of Term 1 each year. In order to apply for this financial assistance, an application form must be completed and your concession card must be sighted. Please come in and see us at Student Services and we can assist you to complete the paperwork, or follow this link to access the form, and bring it along with you.

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