BUS TRAVELLERS

BUS TRAVELLERS 2021

An important reminder to all families that once students arrive at school they must stay at school.  A large number of students are getting off the buses and then wandering up to the main township of Red Cliffs before school in the mornings. Students are legally required to stay at school once they have arrived and we ask that you remind your child/ren of this. 

A reminder to all students who travel on the Carwarp, Nangiloc and Colignan bus routes that you need to complete a new form for 2021.  These need to be completed and returned to Student Reception as soon as possible so we have an accurate list of travellers for each bus. 

There are three public bus services that come to the College:  Cardross, Mildura via highway (through Irymple) & Mildura via Sunnycliffs.  Some students are eligible for free travel  - the Guidelines for free travel for students are stipulated by the Victorian Department of Infrastructure.  In order for a student to be eligible for free bus travel, they must satisfy the following points:

· The student lives more than 4.8km from the College

· Red Cliffs Secondary College is their closest state secondary school

There are some minor exceptions to these rules, with particular reference to year 11 and 12 students.  For example, a student who was ineligible in years 7-10 because they lived near (for example) Irymple Secondary College will be eligible for free travel in year 11 and 12, because Red Cliffs is their nearest VCE providing school (VCE not being available at Irymple).

In order to apply for free travel, a form needs to be completed and returned to the Student Reception before travel commences.  For Public Bus Services, a Conveyance Card will be issued, which must be shown to the driver when entering the bus. Students who are not eligible for a Conveyance Card will pay the normal student fare.  If you are not sure if you are eligible for free travel please contact the office and we will check this for you.