Many of the costs associated with running St Bede’s are not paid by the Government. Some of our teachers, parts of our academic programme, our chaplaincy and special character program, our wellbeing program, our school psychologists and counsellors, and many of our facilities (like the swimming pool) are not funded. Instead, we must rely on parents to contribute to the cost of their son’s education.
Because of that we ask that all parents pay all the fees and contributions on their school fees account. However, if you find it hard to pay all the fees, we may be able to provide financial assistance. To learn more please contact Rachel Pitcaithly rpitcaithly@stbedes.school.nz the head of our Ministry Team.
All contributions are voluntary and included on statements as a form of request. For most people they will be eligible for a donation tax credit, and we issue a donation certificate in April each year to allow you to claim the credit from Inland Revenue.
There are optional activities and sports that your son may choose to join while at St Bede’s College. As this relies on parent payments to cover the cost of the activity, if you have agreed for you son to participate then you will be required to pay these charges. Unfortunately, if these fees are not paid it may result in your son not being able to participate in the associated sport or activity.
An explanation of how your school fees and contributions are used is shown below.
Payment of Fees
Fees are charged at the start of each term and should be paid before the end of term.
Boarding fees must be paid monthly by direct debit.
We also encourage all parents to setup a direct debit for all their fees – it makes your and our lives simple and means your sons’ fees are paid without you having to organise anything. Information on how to sign on to a direct debit will be sent at the start of the year, or you can email schoolfees@stbedes.school.nz at any stage to receive a form. Statements are emailed at the start of each month, and on the 20th of each month from February to November, the monthly portion of your fees plus any recoveries loaded during the month will be direct debited from your nominated account.
Other ways of paying your fees are payment by eftpos at the office, automatic payment, or online banking. Fees paid by credit card are charged an additional 2% to cover bank fees.
Our bank details are:
02 0816 0253094 00
Please include your son’s first and last name and year level on any of these payment methods.
To check your sons’ fees and payments at any time, please log in to the Parent Portal (https://portal.stbedes.school.nz/index.php)
If you have any queries regarding payment options or require further information about the fees and charges, please contact the school office.
Financial Assistance
St Bede’s, with the support of our parent community, the Christchurch Diocese, and the Society of Mary, has funding available to assist families who are having difficulty paying their school fees. If you need assistance, or would like to learn more, please contact Rachel Pitcaithly (rpitcaithly@stbedes.school.nz) the head of our Ministry Team.
Overdue fees
St Bede’s does follow up unpaid school fees. When compulsory fees remain unpaid, they may be referred to a debt collection agency. If Boarding Fees are unpaid your son’s place in boarding may be withdrawn.