Books, Costs and Contributions

This section covers what families need to provide and pay for at each stage, from the youngest year groups through to the oldest.

Look out for the ficha. An information sheet comes home with the children at the start of term with details of class costs and contributions.

Years 1 and 2 of Primary

Cheque-libro (book voucher)

Years 1 and 2 use consumable workbooks that cannot be reused. The Conselleria d’Educació provides a cheque-libro (school voucher) for each family to help cover the cost of these materials. Families should expect to pay some additional expenses beyond the voucher amount.

The school informs families of the exact titles before the start of term.

Prices may vary. Check with the school for the current cheque-libro amount.

School materials

The class teacher asks families for a collective contribution to buy shared supplies (paper, felt-tips, craft materials, etc.). This avoids every family buying separately. The teacher will specify the amount needed.

Prices may vary. The contribution amount changes each year. The teacher will confirm at the start of term.

The class teacher provides information on the care of books at the start of term.

Years 3 to 6 of Primary

Xarxa de Llibres (book bank)

From Year 3 onwards, the regional education authority runs the Xarxa de Llibres (book bank) — a loan scheme where the Conselleria lends reusable textbooks. The family uses them during the year and returns them in good condition at the end.

New families must apply through the GVA electronic office (sede electrónica) before the deadline. The school sends the information to families in June.

What families buy separately:

• The English Activity Book (workbook), which cannot be reused
• Any other consumable materials specified by the class teacher

If a book is lost or returned with serious damage, the family must replace it. The class teacher provides information on the care of books at the start of term.

Prices may vary. Check with the school for the current Xarxa contribution amount and any additional costs.

To be confirmed with the school. The exact list of materials to buy separately is communicated at the start of each year.

School materials

As with the younger year groups, the class teacher asks for a collective contribution towards shared supplies. The amount may differ from year to year.

School trips

The school organises several outings during the year. The cost varies depending on the activity — from local visits to full-day trips and, in some year groups, overnight stays. The class teacher gives advance notice.

Prices may vary. Check with the school or AFA for current pricing.

The class treasurer — padre o madre gestora

Each class has a volunteer parent who acts as gestor/a (class treasurer). At the start of the year, the class teacher asks for a parent volunteer to take on this role. Their responsibilities are:

• Receive payments from families
• Report the available balance when asked

AFA membership

The AFA (Asociación de Familias del Alumnado — the school parents’ association) charges an annual membership fee. AFA membership is required to access after-school activities and AFA-organised parties and events. You can only use these services if you are a member.

The AFA also organises holiday camps for members, including an Easter camp (campamento de Pascua) and a Christmas camp (campamento de Navidad).

Prices may vary. Check with the AFA for the current membership fee.