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That time of year again! Back2schoolcosts

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  • #32
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    How is book rental mandatory? Surely you have the option to just buy the books yourself from a book shop? Bet that cost would be more than what the school is charging.

    Depends on the school and their booklist.... but our 2nd class cost about €60 for all the books (copybooks are separate)!! Got em online.


  • #33
    minikin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,977 ✭✭✭minikin


    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    How is book rental mandatory? Surely you have the option to just buy the books yourself from a book shop? Bet that cost would be more than what the school is charging.

    Got a letter from the school saying it was mandatory 'to ensure the success of the scheme'.

    I'm not nitpicking - genuinely broke (separated dad)


  • #34
    kandr10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭kandr10


    minikin wrote: »
    Got a letter from the school saying it was mandatory 'to ensure the success of the scheme'.

    I'm not nitpicking - genuinely broke (separated dad)

    Is it possible it also includes other costs like art materials/extra lessons?


  • #35
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    minikin wrote: »
    Got a letter from the school saying it was mandatory 'to ensure the success of the scheme'.

    I'm not nitpicking - genuinely broke (separated dad)

    I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how they could be charging that much for just the books? could you type in the names of the books!!!
    Are they keeping the booklist from you and just demanding a cheque?
    Does it include art material and copybooks?
    I'd go to them and ask what gives, explain your situation ...maybe they might do instalments.
    Sounds a bit rich to me.


  • #36
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,993 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    minikin wrote: »
    Little'un is going in to 2nd class.
    Book rental scheme is €125.

    Seems very high considering the scheme was set up, by the department, to reduce the cost of school books to about 25% of the purchase price (as they're to be re-used for between four and six years).
    Could it be the "voluntary" contribution by the back door?

    There is a requirement in the Dept Education rules for Boards of Management to share the school accounts with the school community. Ask to see a copy of last year's accounts to see where the money is going.


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