And when they have their vacations? Is it true the Australian Government help for the children for their school expenses?
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School holiday dates vary a little from state to state, but roughly: Summer holidays from Mid December until late January First mid-semester break of 1 or 2 weeks towards the end of April Mid-year break of 2 weeks late June/early July Second mid-semester break 2 weeks in late September. Private schools usually have longer breaks. All public schooling is free for citizens and PRs. The government contributes a significant amount per student to all private schools which has the effect of lowering school fees below what would otherwise be charged.
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1 School year Starts in late January (usually after Australia Day on 26th January) First lot of holidays is around Easter. Then June / July. Then September. The school year finishes about 2 weeks prior ro Christmas although some years finish late November 2) Public schools are government funded However there are some fees for books and excursions and such. I don't know if this is only for Australian taxpayers.
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The beginning of the first term of the year starts usually right at the end of January. Primary school starting age is usually 5 years of age but no later than 7 years of age. Every January we receive $50.00 per child from our state governments. That usually covers all the stationary for most of the year. Although we are billed for school fees/contributions, it's not compulsary to pay them but if all parents paid these contributions then our schools will only benefit with better technology, sporting equipment etc etc. State Primary school fees/contributions are usually in the vacinity of $300.00 pa while high schools could demand between $500.00 to $750.00 pa. There are 4 terms per year with 2 week holidays per quarter except end of the year they receive 5-6 weeks off.
