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Originally Posted by Mosaic
I agree that all teachers are underpaid, but here in Australia, the independent/private sector teachers are paid quite a bit more than the State/government sector. Also the Catholic school teachers would fall under the private pay structure, even though the school fees are heavily subsidised by the government e.g catholic school fees per year average around $7 to 8000, Independent/full private schools average around $15,500 per year ( that is year 8 & 9 fees) the senior years it is even higher and the lower years a little less. The fees also go up each year. Last year our year 8 & 9s were around $14,500. State school fees around between $300 to 500 per year. Of course there is the books to add to that plus uniforms. Private and Catholic schools have very formal uniform, the state schools are not so formal, but uniform nevertheless. The difference is cost is considerable though. But the private school teachers need to be paid and we send our kids to these schools to benefit from the education offered, so must be prepared to pay for all this. If the State schools offered the same level of education then people wouldn't bother to struggle to put their children through the private system. Sadly it is not so.
~Mosaic
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Interesting information Mosaic...Thankyou for sharing! My son's schooling costs were the same each year. The school kept lower tuition costs by doing LOTS of fundraising. For instance, every year a 100 dollar dinner and dance was held. Every family who had children in the school, was responsible for paying 100 dollars and attending a dinner/dance. It was actually a nice time to socialize and spend time with other couples...Children were not allowed of course. I can't tell you the committee's and the time I spent volunteering to raise money for tuition. Catholic schools also had a policy if you wanted your child to attend a Catholic school and you did not have the finacial means to do so, they would pay your child's way. Charity...A few people I knew took advantage of this. My son's uniforms were simple consisting of a pair of khaki pants, a white buttoned polo shirt and a sweater or a sweatshirt in red or navy blue. He was allowed to wear tennis shoes as were the girl students. My favorite memories of his schooling were the Christmas shows in the church...Always portraiting Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger. He was fortunate to have wonderful teachers and many good friends. Have a good night
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