If your son is studying for NCEA for 2016, the NCEA fee of $76.70 must be paid in order to receive his results. This fee is to be paid to the school before August 19 2016. 

However:

Financial assistance is available if you fit into one of the following categories:

· Are on a benefit or have a community services card

· Are on a low income and could apply for a community services card

· Have 2 or more candidates in your family at any secondary school in New Zealand and would end up paying more than $200 in NCEA fees

Then you can apply for financial assistance and the rate of fees drops considerably – reducing to $20 per student or $30 per family.

Financial Assistance forms have been email out, but if have lost the email ring Heather for an application form on 3757-057 Ext 188, or email her on har@shirley.school.nz. Alternatively ask your son to collect a form from the school reception, Mrs Ronald, or Mr McIntosh.

Forms are also available online at:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/qualifications-and-standards/qualifications/ncea/Application-For-Financial-Assistance.pdf

Families who received Financial Assistance in 2015 must complete a new application form to qualify for assistance in 2016

Alan McIntosh

Principals Nominee