The Queensland Government's Back to school boost commences in Term 1 2026. This initiative is designed to help reduce school-related costs for every primary school student (Prep to Year 6) in Queensland.
A $100 credit will be placed on the account of every eligible primary school student from Term 1 2026 school year.
What does this look like at Heatley?
- Early term 1, parents & carers of students in years 3-6 will be sent a letter asking whether they would like to use Back to School Boost funds to cover the Maths textbook that is on the booklist
- Parents & carers of year 6 students will have the option to pay for a new Senior shirt with Back to School Boost funds if they are placing an order in term 1 (cannot be credited for the shirt purchased in 2025)
- Back to School Boost funds can be put towards excursions, camps and year 6 Graduation
- Unused funds at the end of 2026 can be rolled over to 2027 if remaining at Heatley SS
- Before leaving the school (end of year 6 or during the year) - you must apply to have any remaining monies paid to you
What can't I use it for?
- ANY purchase outside of the school - NO reimbursements for books or uniforms purchased in shops
- Any debts outstanding or items paid for from 2025 or earlier
- Hats or tuckshop - these are sold by P&C, not the school
- Outside School Hours Care - this service is provided by Camp Australia
For more information, please read the Back to School Boost Information for Parents & Carers flyer
