Christchurch’s exclusive private schools have set up community funds in a bid to help parents keep their children in the high cost schools. St Andrew’s College, St Margaret’s College, Christ’s College and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School have taken the step in response to the tougher economic times many are facing because of Covid-19. “Since then, we established the SMC Community Support Fund to support families in need and to allow their girls to continue their education without disruption,” she said. Executive principal Garth Wynne said the school has not had any families pull students out due to financial uncertainty. Rangi Ruru Girls’ School principal Dr Sandra Hastie would not comment on the school’s Covid-19 fees assistance fund, due to privacy reasons, which was launched earlier this month to provide stability to students and their families.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 18, 2020 00:00 UTC