We would like to bring to your attention that we have seen a drastic decline in parents paying the required school fees.
We installed a new accounting system this year and discovered that in 2023, less than a quarter of parents paid school fees i.e. 2 grades worth of learners out of 8 grades (R-7)
It is important for you to know: WHY you MUST PAY SCHOOL FEES.
- Your school fees have a DIRECT IMPACT ON THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION, WELLBEING AND FUTURE OF YOUR CHILD.
- You pay so that your child is able to work in a smaller class group of learners with exposure to world class technology: There are schools with 48+ learners in a class. At YRPS, we have an average of 35 learners. We employ additional teachers (SGB) and support staff to offer your child quality education. These teachers are paid from your school fees.
- Learning Tools: Our learners and parents benefit from the technology in all the classrooms (interactive boards that make learning fun, Classroom PC’s with internet access, great sound and video learning) at YRPS. The reality is that not all parents are paying for these benefits. Did you know: Our learning technology in our classrooms are similar to schools like Bishops if not better.
- School fees pay for 24hr safety staff, that ensure your child comes into an environment that is not vandalised. Imagine your child in a classroom on a cold, rainy day with broken windows, broken desks…
- We use the school fees to pay for:
- Cleaning of the grounds
- Maintaining equipment & purchases
- Municipal bills
- Administrative costs & staff
- Printing costs & printers
- Building costs & maintenance
- Etc.
York Road Primary School is asking you to consider the following: HOW MUST THE SCHOOL PAY ITS BILLS – (to keep the school running efficiently) – IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING YOUR SCHOOL FEES?
I trust you have more insight into why York Road Primary School charges school fees and are asking you to pay your school fees.
REMEMBER: You chose to enrol your child at York Road Primary School, and in return we rely on you to pay your school fees.
You can pay via PAYSHAP, do an EFT or come in and use the CARD PAYPOINT machine.
EFT
FNB Bank
Branch Code: 203209
Account Number: 5488 163 0403
Reference: Child’s name, surname and grade.
PAYSHAP ID:
yorkroadprimaryschool@fnb
Reference: Child’s name, surname and grade.
If you are in arrears, email: bursar@yorkroadprimary.co.za or call 021 704 1705 to make an appointment with the bursar.
BECOME A YORK ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL PAYING PARENT!
Thank you
Accounts Department: School Fees