Calamvale Special School operates an SRS in line with the Department of Education QLD policy and in consultation with our P&C. The Queensland Government continues to support students’ education by funding; classroom staff, facilities, and staff to support school operations. Families are asked to participate in the SRS which is designed to provide individualised resources to meet student needs, offer a cost effective and convenient alternative to sourcing resources for families and ensuring all students have access to the same standard of resource.
For more detailed information about the SRS can be found on the Department’s website: (https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/pp/student-resource-scheme-srs-procedure).
Participation in the SRS is optional, and no obligation is placed on a parent to participate. Participation is for the duration of your child’s enrolment at the school. If a family has opted out of the scheme, they are required to provide the educational resources listed in the SRS for their child from the start of each school year. A comprehensive list is provided upon request for parent/carer to source these item and provide to the school..
The Department of Education provides a Textbook and Resource Allowance to assist parents with the cost of text books and other education resources for eligible year 7 to 10 students. In 2025 the allowance for year 7 – 10 students is $155 and year 11 - 12 students at $337. In 2025 this allowance covers the SRS for students in Years 7 to 12 and therefore no payment is required just the return of the SRS Participation Form if not previously provided.
Prep to Year 6 Student Resource Scheme for 2025 is $160.00 per student and is payable by 15th of August (please note students who start later in the year this fee will be pro rata). For more information please download the SRS documents or contact the office on 3712 5555.