PUBLIC & PRIVATE BUS SERVICES TO & FROM GLENAEON

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1 PUBLIC & PRIVATE BUS SERVICES TO & FROM GLENAEON CURRENT AS AT FEBRUARY 2016

2 Note on Chartered School Bus Routes and Timetables From time to time to improve the service for our families minor changes are made to the routes of the chartered School Buses. Before any change is made all current users are consulted. Generally changes may occur from year to year but not within a year except for reasons of long term road-works or safety issues.

3 BUS SERVICES Glenaeon is serviced by STA school buses originating in Manly, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Chatswood and Wynyard; and Sydney Buses originating in East Lindfield, Mona Vale and the City; STA buses from Lane Cove, Gladesville and North Ryde; and private buses (Forest Coaches) from Belrose, Castle Cove, Davidson, Killarney Heights and Warringah Mall terminate at the Chatswood Interchange allowing connection with the STA school bus there. The school also charters Daily School Shuttle Bus Services from North Sydney Bus Charters for the following areas: The Northern Beaches, including Palm Beach, Careel Bay, Avalon, Newport, Mona Vale, Narrabeen and Frenchs Forest. This bus drops students at both campuses (as necessary) and collects them in the afternoon. The Eastern Suburbs, covering Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi Junction, Paddington and Moore Park. This bus drops students at both campuses and collects them in the afternoon. The Inner West Marrickville/Lilyfield is serviced by a route travelling through Marrickville, Petersham, Annandale and Lilyfield and back to school via the Harbour Bridge. This bus drops students at both campuses and collects them in the afternoon. The Inner West Balmain/Lane Cove is serviced by a route travelling through Balmain, over the Gladesville Bridge to Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and on to Glenaeon School. This bus drops students at both campuses (as required) and collects them in the afternoon. Travel on all School Bus Services is subsidised by the school but there is a cost per child, ($450 per term for full time use) which must be paid before bus passes are issued. A 50% discount is available for the second child travelling from each family and third and subsequent children travel for free. For questions regarding this service you can contact Reception at Middle Cove on or call North Sydney Bus Charters directly on Parents can also arrange for their children to take a Chartered School Bus to transit from Middle Cove to Castlecrag for after-school care at approximately To arrange this, please contact Reception at Middle Cove on BUS STOP SUPERVISION At Middle Cove a teacher is on duty directly after the end of school at the bus stops at Greenfield Avenue, Victoria Avenue, and Eastern Valley Way, Middle Cove. At Castlecrag, children wait with the duty teacher in the area near the Edinburgh Road gate and are supervised when boarding their bus. Supervising teachers can be recognised by their fluorescent safety vests. When travelling to and from school on school buses and public transport all Glenaeon students are expected to comply with a Transport Conduct Code in order to ensure their safety and comfort and the safety and comfort of others. The conduct of students on school or public transport will seek to uphold the School Values and general Code of Conduct. Bus Passes are issued on condition that all students know and understand their obligations as set out in the Transport Code of Conduct summarised below: Bus passes are issued upon condition that students will: Behave appropriately and safely at all times

4 Respect the needs and comfort of other passengers Maintain possession of the Bus Pass at all times Follow the driver s instructions at all times Treat property with care Show courtesy to the general public All students are responsible for their actions and conduct. Examples of inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour that can result in consequences, including the disciplinary process include: Any type of teasing, bullying or offensive behaviour Swearing and offensive language Loud and noisy behaviour Littering - either on vehicles or at bus stops Throwing objects inside or out of the bus Damaging property - either on vehicles or at bus stops Vandalism and graffiti - either on vehicles or at bus stops Failure to follow instructions of the driver Moving around the bus/train whilst it is in motion Not wearing designated school uniform Placing feet on the seat Failing to give up a seat for an adult (public transport) Breaches of this Code of Conduct can include consequences such as: Formal investigation and interview process After School Detention (Friday) Automatic Suspension of Bus Pass Parents are requested to share this document with their children in an age appropriate way and encourage them to abide by the Transport Code of Conduct. NEW SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM (SSTS) OPAL CARD The introduction of the new School Opal card and online application form will provide significant benefits for schools. Eligible students within the Opal network will be able to travel to and from school with the new School Opal card. Students in uniform do not need an opal card until the 29th February 2016 Processing times may be longer than 6 weeks. If the school sends in the application the Opal card will be returned to the school, otherwise it goes to the Student s home address. Automatic renewal students with an existing travel pass will automatically receive a School Opal card early Term 1, However, parents, guardians and students will need to apply if the student: 1. is just starting school and has not had a pass before 2. is moving from Year 2 to Year 3 or from Year 6 to Year 7 (change to the minimum walking distance eligibility) 3. is changing schools or campuses, including going between primary and secondary school 4. or, if the student s personal details have changed (e.g. address).

5 For Online Applications and useful information please visit All queries please Contact or Bus passes for the School Shuttle Services are obtained by contacting the Middle Cove Office who will issue a bus pass application form. Seats on these buses are limited so it is wise to register your interest as quickly as possible. Concession Cards Students become eligible for Senior Student concession cards after their 16th birthday: these are valid for 16, 17 and 18 year-old students. Senior students over the age of 18 must apply for a separate concession card. A lost card can be replaced only after the student sends an application and payment of the current fee to the NSW Department of Transport. Proof of Age Cards Students under the age of sixteen can obtain a proof-of-age identity card from the Middle Cove office. This card is only valid until the student s sixteenth birthday. BUS SERVICES TIMETABLES AND MAPS (route maps following timetables) NORTHERN BEACHES BUS AM PM Palm Beach Barrenjoey Road Avalon Cnr Old Barrenjoey Road & Avalon Parade Newport Barrenjoey Road Shops :24 Mona Vale Tex Mex (morning) Mona Vale Hotel (afternoon) Narrabeen Bottom of Wakehurst Parkway Oxford Falls Dreadnought Rd opposite Peace Park / Oxford 8:00 4:05 Falls Road Frenchs Forest Cnr Patanga Road & Frenchs Forest Rd East 8:05 4:00 Bantry Bay Bantry Bay Road / Warringah Road / Fitzpatrick :55 Ave West (afternoon) Glenaeon 3-12 Greenfield Avenue Eastern Valley Way, Middle :40 Cove Glenaeon K-2 Edinburgh Road Castlecrag EASTERN SUBURBS BUS AM PM Maroubra Fitzgerald Avenue Coogee Arden Street (Kiosk) Coogee Arden Street (Cnr Alison Road) Bronte McPherson Street Waverly Bronte Road Bondi Junction Bondi Junction Station Oxford Street near 8: Newland Street Paddington Moore Park Road Fox Studios Driver Avenue Glenaeon 3-12 Greenfield Avenue Middle Cove Glenaeon K-2 Edinburgh Road Castlecrag

6 INNER WEST BUS MARRICKVILLE/LILYFIELD AM PM Marrickville Marrickville Road near New Canterbury Road 7: Marrickville Marrickville Road near Victoria Road :40 Petersham Addison Road, Between Agar St & England Ave Petersham Parramatta Rd, Between Charles St & Phillip St Annandale Cnr Johnston & Booth Streets Lilyfield Lilyfield Road between Balmain Rd & Edward St Glenaeon 3-12 Greenfield Avenue Middle Cove Glenaeon K 2 Edinburgh Road Castlecrag INNER WEST BUS BALMAIN/LANE COVE AM PM Balmain Darling St, between Young St & Elliot St Hunters Hill Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill Hotel Lane Cove West Centennial Avenue near Epping Road Lane Cove North Mowbray Rd, near Dalrymple Avenue Lane Cove North Mowbray Road near Beaconsfield Road Lane Cove North Mowbray Road near Pacific Highway Willoughby Mowbray Road near Willoughby Road Glenaeon 3 12 Greenfield Avenue Middle Cove NB The following Forest Coach Lines Buses take students to Smith Street off Eastern Valley Way and they can then walk to the Middle Cove Campus: Route 260 Route If you need further details please call Forest Coach Lines on: +61 (02)

7 PUBLIC SCHOOL BUSES (Refer to new Route Bus Nos. also to route maps following timetables) For more information about government buses (Sydney Buses) and trains (City Rail) call or visit

8 Glenaeon Inner West Marrickville School Bus Service (Approximate Route)

9 Glenaeon Inner West Balmain School Bus Service (Approximate Route) Note that Gladesville stop may not be active

10 Glenaeon Eastern Suburbs School Bus Service (Approximate Route)

11 Glenaeon Northern Beaches School Bus Service (Approximate Route)

12 Sydney Buses School Route 636W (formerly bus 601)

13 Sydney Buses School Route 637W (formerly bus 602)

14 Sydney Buses School route 669W (formerly bus 603)

15 Sydney Buses School Route 673W (formerly bus 605a) Sydney Buses School Route 673W (formerly bus 605)

16 Sydney Buses School Route 750W (formerly Bus 606) Sydney Buses School Bus 767W (formerly Bus 663)

17 Sydney Buses School Route 674W (formerly Bus 770)