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Enrolment Contract

Thomas HouseWhen parents enrol their son in Thomas House they are asked to pay a $200 non-refundable deposit that will he credited towards their final boarding fees if no expenses are outstanding.

Parents will also be asked to sign an Enrolment Contract with the Board of Trustees at this time.  The terms and conditions of the contract will continue to apply each year of their son's residence in Thomas House.

One term's prior notification in writing of intention to withdraw your son from the hostel must be given to the Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees Hostel Committee

Thomas House is administered by the Hostel Committee of the Timaru Boys' High School Board of Trustees.  The Committee meets once a month and is comprised of members of the Board, the Rector, the Manager, the Executive Manager, a representative of the Thomas House Parents' Association and a representative from the boarders.

Hostel Parents' Association

We value parental input into the boarding house.  There is a Hostel Parents' Association that meets at the end of the first two terms and at Labour weekend.  The meetings are arranged so that parents can pick up their sons at the end of the school day or return them to the hostel.  Hostel Parents' meetings are an ideal time, particularly for parents from some distance, to meet the Rector, Manager and Matrons and discuss any issues that may be concerning them.  Social events are held including a parents' dinner.  We need the support of our parents.  The school holds Parent Teacher interviews during the term in the evenings but if this time is not convenient for you special arrangements can he made to meet your son's deans or teachers.

THOMAS HOUSE FEES - 2010

The Board of Trustees Hostel Committee has set the budget for 2008 and the boarding fees for next year have been set at $9364.00 p.a. (GST incl).

The first invoice for your son’s boarding fees will be sent out in mid January ($2497.07), the second at the end of term 1 ($2497.07), the third at the end of term 2 ($2497.07) and the fourth at the end of term 3 ($1872.80). All invoices are due for payment four weeks later. Direct credit and automatic payments are encouraged.

The school account is separate from the hostel account and is only available for boarders to enter school related costs such as stationery, camps, course fees. Expensive items such as uniform must have the parents’ permission before they are charged. School invoices will be issued monthly and parents are asked to ensure that these are paid by the 20th of the month following. 

We would prefer if parents could pay an amount, in advance, to the school to cover any associated expenses and this would eliminate the need to pay on monthly invoices. Any monies remaining at the end of the year could be either refunded or carried over into the next financial year.

Enquiries regarding fees should be forwarded to Mrs Lyn Stewart

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