5.1.1 The subsidy allocation of R2 146 000 to the school for 2012 is not enough to cater for students living with various disabilities. The allocation translates into a mere R17.16 per learner per day for this current financial year. The Committee is more concerned that this meagre allocation is expected to cover learning and teaching support material, food, cleaning material, payment of bills, travelling costs and maintenance of the school. What concerns the Committee more is that parents are expected to contribute R800 per learner per annum in the form of school fees to augment the subsidy,