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St Mark's Church School

Type: Early childhood to Y10
Years: Pre-school to Year 8
Roll: 386
Principal: Mr Tony Batchelor
Controlling authority: St Mark's Church School Board
Chair: Mr Keith Newell

Tel: 04 385 9489
Fax: 04 385 1528
Email: admin@st-marks.school.nz
Web: www.st-marks.school.nz

Address:
13 Dufferin Street
PO Box 7445, Newtown, Wellington 6242

Foundation
F3unded in 1917 on the present site, St Mark’s Church School catered both for children of the Parish and those of the suburb. Now St Mark’s has become the school of choice for parents and children from throughout the city and greater Wellington. Adjacent to the Basin Reserve, our close neighbours include Government House, Wellington College (Boys) and Wellington East (Girls).

The School
Co-educational, mulitcultural and international, St Mark’s provide a safe, caring, family environment where:

- the staff are dedicated, well qualified professionals who thrive on seeking the best for each student

- staff are committed to encouraging the development of personal academic excellence for each individual

- children from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures are respected and valued as individuals

- children are taught and encouraged to live Christian values

- children are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour

- children and teachers enjoy bright, modern, welcoming well-appointed classrooms, including the Holm library, multi-media room, Performing Arts rooms, Music Studios, Science and Technology rooms and hall

- the surrounding fields, parks, and educational and activity centres of the inner city are used to extend academic, cultural and sporting programmes

- a very good bus services ensure ease of access to and from our central city location for students throughout Wellington.

The Curriculum
The St Mark’s curriculum extends and enhances The New Zealand Curriculum Framework in the School and Te Whariki in the preschool.

St Mark’s
- provides a seamless transition and continuity of programmes and expectations from pre-school to Year 8 (4 years to 13 years)

- offers a sound mix of traditional and modern best practice in teaching and learning

- challenges students with programmes appropriate to their learning needs

- expects and encourages students to be self-motivated, self-disciplined and focused

- develops leadership skills and provides opportunities at all levels and particularly for senior students (Year 7 and 8)

- provides extension studies for Year 5-8 students including mathematics, information technology, technology challenge, philosophy, debate, dance and introductory language classes in French, German, Japanese and Maori.

Sporting and Cultural Activities
We believe that involvement in cultural and sporting activities is integral to each individual’s full intellectual and emotional development. Therefore, personal growth is encouraged through participation in cultural and sporting subjects and activities both inside and outside the classroom.

- Specialist teaching of music from pre-school to Year 8. There are several choirs, an orchestra and recorder ensemble.

- Drama, debating, speech and musical competitions and performances are held annually.

- Trinity College London Performance classes in Speech and Drama from Year 5.

- Skills, and co-ordination are developed through participation in physical fitness and a variety of sports.

- Specialist teaching in physical education, outdoor education and education outside the classroom further extend student’s skills and understandings.

Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and/or Bursaries are awarded annually at the Board’s discretion through open, competitive examinations. Scholarships available for each year are advertised in the local papers.

2009 Fees per term as from January (four terms per year)

		Tuition Fees	Building Levy	Technology & Activities	ICT Levy	Total fee

Early Learning Centres	2-5 years of age	$2010.32	$112.50	$67.50		$2190.32

	Years 0-2	$2010.32	$112.50	$67.50	$90.00	$2280.32
Primary	Years 3-4	$2069.10	$112.50	$72.00	$90.00	$2343.60
School	Years 5-6	$2131.41	$112.50	$94.50	$90.00	$2428.41
	Years 7-8	$2374.76	$112.50	$103.50	$90.00	$2680.76

Notes

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees include initial basic stationery requirements.

Building Levy

The Building Levy:

· will apply throughout the student’s time at school, and

· is used for present and future building development.

Technology & Activities Fund

This Fund:

· varies depending on year level requirements;

· covers the costs of trips, visits and activities, but

· excludes major outdoor education expenses such as camps.

ICT Levy

This levy covers the ongoing ICT development costs within the school.

Fees Protection

The Fees Protection Insurance Scheme levy:

· is compulsory and is included within the tuition fees;

· In the event of the death of either parent, the insurance enables a child to continue their education at St Mark's.

Disbursements

There are no extras (eg small trips etc) disbursed to the School Accounts.

Fee Agreements

In accordance with the Enrolment Agreement:

· final payment date is 4 weeks from date of invoice;

· one term’s notice of withdrawal is required in writing;

· a penalty payment, currently set at 50% of a term’s fees, will be charged where a term’s notice of withdrawal is not given.

Payment of fees

· automatic payment in weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments is preferred, or

· on receipt of invoice each term.

Please telephone the Bursar on 385-9489 to discuss payment options.

In addition to the Fee Structure

Administration fees for Application and Enrolment are as follows:

Application Fee:

(Non-refundable)

An Application Fee must be paid at the time of application to secure a place on the School's waiting list.

$75.00

Enrolment Fee:

(Non refundable Administration Fee)

On return of the Enrolment Forms, and to secure a place in the School, please enclose the Enrolment fee.

In the event that the Enrolment Forms have been accepted by the School but the place is not taken up, this fee is non-refundable.

$300.00

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