All families are invited to join the Student Resource Scheme (SRS). The SRS has been implemented at the College to ensure that all students have the necessary resources to support their educational requirements. It is also intended as a convenience to parents/caregivers to provide a more economical option to purchasing all requirements each year. The Parents & Citizens Association has formally authorised the continuation of the SRS.
The scheme is voluntary and you are under no obligation to join. However, if you do not wish to join the scheme you are still responsible for providing your child with the items that would otherwise have been provided by the scheme. A comprehensive and detailed list is available at each campus office to enable your child to engage with the curriculum.
It is highly recommended that you join the scheme as the costs associated with purchasing the resources individually are significantly greater than the costs of joining the scheme.
The scheme provides textbooks, resources, booklets, handout materials, and consumable items.
Where you choose not to enrol your student in the scheme, you will receive notification of the required resources by your student's teachers.
The scheme does not cover students’ personal requisites such as stationery and writing materials. Resources not covered under the Student Resource Scheme are included on the Stationery Requirements
List
for each year level. These items are to be purchased by the student.
Below are links to the SRS Participation Form, the Year Level Contribution Schedule, Annual information letter, and list of inclusions for the 2026 Student Resource Scheme:
For information regarding payment options for the SRS, please refer to our
Payments page.
User pays scheme
There are charges and items that are not covered by the SRS. The cost for these optional activities or items are paid by the user i.e. the student's parents/caregivers. This is a Department of Education policy to cover the costs of activities such as:
- Excursions and camps
- Programs fees
- Extracurricular activities including sport, clubs and special events
- Publications (school magazine) and school photos
Costs incurred in the User Pays Scheme will be invoiced directly to the family of the student. This can include the cost of replacement items where the original is lost or damaged e.g. student receives an English novel in the SRS, but a replacement copy is charged.
Payments for extracurricular activities
Students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities, there is an expectation to have paid all outstanding fees including the SRS (or have an approved payment plan) to participate in extracurricular activities.
When a parent or caregiver provides consent to participate in the excursion or activity, they are agreeing to pay the invoiced cost of the excursion or activity. This payment may be non-refundable if a student withdraws from the excursion or is unable to attend on the day, as per our refund policy.
Queensland Government Textbook and Resource Allowance
The Queensland Government provides a Textbook and Resource Allowance to parents and caregivers of eligible students to offset the costs of education. The allowance is paid to the school and is used by the school in the SRS to keep the cost to parents as low as possible. In 2026, the credit to the school will be:
- Year 7, 8, 9 and 10: $164
- Year 11 and 12: $357
What happens if I don't participate in the SRS?
Participation in the SRS is not compulsory. If you choose not to participate, you are required to supply all incidentals, hire items and other learning materials that are specified on the Resource List for your child's year level.
If you are unsure and would like to speak with someone in person or email, please contact our finance department on 3823 9111 or info@capalabasc.eq.edu.au.