The Firs will be providing a new way of paying school fees from Spring term 09. It is a regular direct debit scheme where you pay each terms fees in 4 monthly installments. In return you pay a handling charge of 2.75%. For example on the current main school fee of £2060 per term you would pay £56.65 extra resulting in 4 monthly payments of £529.16 starting on the 1st day of the month. i.e. For Spring 2009 there would be 4 payments on 1 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar and 1 Apr.

The scheme is run by Holmwoods Termtime Collections which is jointly owned by HSBC and MBNA. Further details and the relevant sign-up form will be provided in the bill later this term however if you would like to know more or sign up early the forms are available in the school reception or you can download a copy here. If you want to discus this please call the school office and ask to speak to Tim Longman.

Please note this scheme is entirely voluntary and there is no problem if you wish to continue paying the bill in full at the start of each term.

Regards

Tim Longman, Bursar.