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To provide parents/carers and other members of our school community with an overview of William Ruthven Primary School’s approach to fundraising.
Fundraising is an important way for William Ruthven Primary School to raise money so that it can deliver additional learning opportunities, programs for students, and improve school amenities.
Students, staff, members of the school community or the Special Events/Fundraising sub-committee of School Council may want to undertake fundraising activities for William Ruthven Primary School.
William Ruthven Primary School encourages all members of our school community to be involved in fundraising initiatives and the Special Events/Fundraising sub-committee of School Council welcomes all proposals for fundraising.
Fundraising is a function of the School Council and Council must approve all school-related fundraising events or activities on behalf of our school.
At the beginning of each school year, the School Council will approve any school-related fundraising events or activities for the upcoming year. If it is necessary during the year, the School Council may approve additional fundraising events or activities.
In deciding whether or not to approve particular fundraising events or activities, the School Council will act in accordance with legal requirements, any relevant Department of Education and Training policy or guideline, and the Department’s Finance Manual — Financial Management for Schools.
All money raised for the school through fundraising, unless legally otherwise provided for, will be held on trust by the School Council for the general or particular purpose for which it was raised.
Fundraising for Charitable Causes
William Ruthven Primary School may also decide to fundraise for charitable causes external to the school. In these cases, the Principal is responsible for approving the fundraising activity.
In deciding whether or not to fundraise for a particular charitable cause, the Principal may:
This policy will be communicated to our school community in the following ways:
Further information and resources
Policy review and approval