CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL WITH REGARDS TO PAYMENT

Agreement between Charlo Primary School and _______________________________________________ (Name of parent / guardian) with regards to the payment of school fees.

1. Charlo Primary School is a Section 21 Public School and may raise school fees in terms of the South African School Act (Act No. 84 of 1996) and the National Educating Policy Act (Act No. 27 of 1996) - National norms and standards of School Funding.

2. As a parent/guardian you are liable to pay school fees determined in terms of Section 39 of the South African Schools Act, unless or to the extent that you have been exempted from payment in terms of the said Act.

3. Even though a court has determined that another person is liable to pay the prescribed school fees, as may be included in divorce settlements orders, and / or any other appropriate court order, it remains the responsibility of all persons who meet the definition of "parent" in the South African Schools Act, to pay school fees and all "parents" are jointly and severally liable for the payment of all school fees that are charged or will be charged by the school in respect of a particular learner.

4. Payment of school fees to Charlo Primary School will be made as follows:)

   (Please tick the applicable block with a cross)

   A  Full payment (Once-off) on or before the last date as determined during the annual parent meeting.

   B  Payment over 11 months.

   C  Alternative arrangements will be made with the School in writing at my own responsibility and initiative.

5. I / We are aware of the application process for exemption of school fees for 2025 and if exemption is required, we will complete the relevant application form.

6. Should you wish to appeal against a decision of the Governing body regarding the exemption from payment of school fees, you can do so at the Head of Department from the Department of Education who will at all times ensure compliance to the mentioned Acts and are obliged to follow proper legal procedures to protect the rights of both you as a parent and that of the School Governing Body.

7. Should payments of school fees be in arrears, I shall be accountable for the payment of fees that may arise in the effort to collect the fees on an attorney and client scale.

8. I choose the following address as my domicilium citandi et executandi for delivery or serving of any notices or pleadings.

   Residential address (Not a postal address):

   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. I / We the parents / guardian of {{learner}} undertake to honour the agreement as set out above.

Signature of Parent / Guardian: __________________________ Date: __________________________

PERMISSION / CONSENT TO TAKE PART IN ALL ORGANISED ACADEMIC, SPORT AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES

1. I, parent / guardian of {{learner}} hereby give permission that he/she may participate in all academic, sport and culture activities presented by the school in an organised manner. To participate in tests conducted by the school support team with the object of improvement in school work and to identify other problems.

2. I grant permission that my child may be transported by a public bus company approved by the school management. If there is only a small group of learners that needs to be transported, parents / teachers with valid drivers licences may be asked to transport them.

3. I accept that all reasonable precautions will be taken for the safety and wellbeing of my child and that I will be held responsible for the payment of the medical and / or hospital fees if enforced upon, in case of an injury which cannot be ascribed to the responsible personnel's coarse negligence.

4. I hereby delegate my powers as parent / guardian to the Principal of the school or representative if medical or surgical treatment may be needed for my child. As far as I know, he/she is physically able to participate in any organised activities and resides in good health.

5. I confirm that all medical information supplied in the Learner Information section of this form is accurate and complete. This information may be used in case of an emergency.

6. I undertake to inform the school if any of the above information may change.

7. I undertake to support my child to obey the Code of Conduct and the disciplinary system of Charlo Primary School as included in the Policy of the school.

8. I hereby confirm that the school is allowed to use imagery of my child in any publication, in any format.

Signature of Parent / Guardian: __________________________ Date: __________________________

Indemnity

I/We the parents of/I the guardian of {{learner}} (name of learner) indemnify unconditionally and without restriction Charlo Primary School and/or the shareholders of Charlo Primary School or any person employed by Charlo Primary School or any person acting on behalf of Charlo Primary School against any loss or damage, claims, injury or death that may be caused to the above learner by virtue of his or her use of any of the facilities provided by Charlo Primary School.

Signed at ______________ on ____________ day of _____________.

Signature of Parent / Guardian : __________________________

Declaration by Parent / Guardian

I _____________________________________________________ (Name of Parent / Guardian) hereby declare that the information supplied in this form is true and just and that I, by way of my signature hereunder, authorise the Chairperson of the School Governing Body or his/her representative to control and confirm any of the details supplied. I am aware that should any information supplied be found not to be true, I may be liable to a criminal offence.

Signed at ________________________________ on ____________ day of _________________________ 20___.

Signature of Parent / Guardian : ________________________________