Re Application Form

I/We ,hereby certify that the information given by the Account Holder in this Application for Admission is complete and accurate.

I/We accept joint and several liability to Castle Bridge School for the due and punctual payment of the once-off, non-refundable enrolment fee, school fees and any other amounts which may become due and payable to the School or in respect of participation in or attendance of any extracurricular activity.

We accept the Financial Terms and Conditions of which a copy has been kept.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF LIABILITY

1.1. The person responsible for the Account (hereafter the Account Holder) as set out in the standard Application for Admission (hereafter the Application) here with assumes liability for the account, alternatively binds him/herself as co-debtor and surety for payment of all fees to school.
1.2. The legal guardian, as described in the Application, binds him/herself as surety and co-debtor for the payment of all fees by the Account Holder or any other payments that may arise from this Agreement.

2. TERMS OF PAYMENT

2.1. Fees are determined at the beginning of the year and Parents are informed in writing of all amounts due and monthly payments are made in accordance with the applicable fee structure of the School.
2.2. The Account Holder shall immediately inform the School if he/she has not recieved an invoice at the start of the academic year.
2.3. Fees are payable monthly in advance by means of EFT or bank deposit on or before the 7th day of each month. Application and registration fees are non-refundable.
2.4. The School reserves the right to charge interest of 20% on all accounts that are in arrears by 30 days or longer.
2.5. The School reserves the right to not re-admit any learner whose account was not properly managed.
2.6. In case of medical emergency, parents give consent to the school to take the child to the nearest hospital or doctor.
2.7. (a) Fees for Grade R to 6 will be paid in a 11 month period. Fees for the 12 month will be divided through the 11 months. (b) Fees for Grade 7 to 11 will be paid in a 11 month period. Fees for the 12 month will be divided through the 11 months. (c) Fees for Grade 12 are payable over 10 months

3. BREACH OF CONTRACT

In the event where the undersigned surety, Account Holder or Legal Guardian commits a breach of contract in respect of any of the terms of this Agreement, the School may in it’s sole discretion:
3.1. Refuse the learner entry to the school’s premises until the account has been settled; or
3.2. Claim damages from the Account Holder and/ or the surety and legal guardian; or
3.3. Take whatever legal steps that may be necessary.

4. GENERAL

This Agreement constitutes the whole Agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or consensual cancellation of this
Agreement or any provision or term thereof or of any Agreement, bill of exchange or other document issued or executed pursuant to or in terms of the Agreement and no settlement of any disputes arising under this Agreement and no extension of time, waiver or relaxation or suspension of any of the provisions or terms of this Agreement or of any Agreement, bill or exchange or other document issued pursuant to or in terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless recorded in a written document signed by the parties. Any such extension, waiver or relaxation or suspension which is so given or made shall be strictly construed as relating strictly to the matter in respect whereof it was made or given. Should your child be accepted to the School a further agreement will need to be signed that more fully set out the school rules, terms and conditions, code of conduct, financial terms, conditions of admission and school policies among others.

5. JURISDICTION

This Agreement is subject to South African Law

6. CREDIT INFORMATION

The Account Holder, surety or legal guardian hereby consents to the disclosure and exchange of personal financial information to a credit bureau or financial insti-tution in accordance with the National Credit Act.

7. DOMICILIUM

The parties choose as their domicilia citandi at executandi the addresses set out in the Application.

8. LEGAL FEES

In the event where the school takes legal action against the Account Holder, he/ she will be liable for all fees on an attorney client scale, collection costs and com-mission, interest and tracking fees.

9. CANCELLATION

9.1. The Account Holder undertakes to give 30 calender days written notice of termination of the enrolment of a learner, failing which the liability will incurred for the full amount of the following term’s fees.
9.2. The School shall be entitled to terminate the enrolment of any learner under the following circumstances:

Summarily, and with immediate effect, if the learner is guilty of an offence which, in the sole opinion of the School, renders his/ her continued enrolment at the School impossible, in which event the Account Holder, after deduction of all amounts otherwise owing to the school, will be refunded a pro-data proportion of any fees already paid in advance in respect of such learner.
9.3. In the event of emigration, the School requires 1 full term’s written notice in advance.

1. The School and the CBS Board of Directors undertake to implement reasonable and generally acceptable measures with regard to the safety and well-being of all learners, educators and visitors to the School.

2. Due to the nature of the matter, the School and CBS Board of Directors do not accept any responsibility for accidents that may take place in the class, on the class terrain or on the sports fields.

3. Each parent is therefore requested to complete this form as proof that you accept the position of the School and the CBS Board of Directors as set out above as wel as the risks involved therewith.

4. I being the parent/ legal guardian of the student, who is enrolled as such and accepted by the School, subject to the terms set out herein, indemnify the school and the CBS Board of Directors for any losses or damages in general, however may occur, that I as parent/ legal guardian of the above learner may suffer as a result of any occurrence whereby the learner may be involved, whether as the causing or suffering party, whilst participating in any school activity, except if such loss or damage arises as a consequence of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the School or the CBS Board of Directors or any person acting for or controlled by the School or the CBS Board of Directors.

5. In particular, I authorize that the aforesaid learner may be involved in all excursions undertaken by his/ her group or class during school days as as part of his/ her learning experience and, where applicable, I agree that he/ she may utilize the transport arranged by the School for such excursions. I also indemnify the School and the CBS Board of Directors for any damages or losses that I as parent/ legal guardian of the above learner may suffer under such circumstances and voluntarily accepts the risks associated therewith, except if such loss or damage arises as a consequence of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the School or the CBS Board of Directors or any person acting for or controlled by the School or the CBS Board of Directors.

I understand and acknowledge that, from time to time, photographs are taken of the School’s learners, and that, insofar as these photographs are placed in the possession or control of the School, these photographs might be used by the School in the electronic and/ or printed media, including, but not limited to, the School website, social media, newspaper advetisements and articles, magazine advertisments and articles, brochures, flyers, posters, billboards, banners, flippers and signage on buildings and vehicles. The School will at all times, insofar as the use and publication of photographs are placed in the control of the School, ensure that these photographs portray excellence and are used in good taste.