THE COST OF SCHOOL [Independent.ie]
- Published: 10 August 2011
WITH SEPTEMBER just around the corner, parents are struggling to bear the financial burden of sending their children back to school.
Last week, Barnardos revealed the findings of a recent schools costs survey, which found that the cost of sending a child into junior infants can be as much as €350.
This rises to €470 for a fourth class pupil and €805 for a first year student.
These figures only cover the costs of uniforms, shoes and schoolbooks, and do not include the money spent on school bags, travel or sports equipment.
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