School Bus Program

CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL

NOTE - Current Covid Safe Guidelines state that masks must be worn on school buses by all Secondary School students.

To ensure the safety of all passengers on school buses, the following conditions apply at all times.

Students must agree to the following:

Not to play on the road at the bus stop or try to get on the bus before it has stopped.
Make sure you and your belongings are inside the bus at all times.
Not throw anything from a bus window or have anything hanging out a window.
Place bags and other belongings in the allocated storage areas.
Get on and off the bus quietly and in an orderly manner.
Stay in your seat while the bus is moving.
Not distract drivers with screaming, shouting or unruly behaviour.
When you get off the bus only cross the road when the bus has left and it is safe to do so.
No dangerous or flammable goods are allowed on the bus, for example aerosol cans.
Permission is needed before changing your stop or the bus you travel on for any reason.
Wear a seat belt where fitted.
Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to departure.
Not eat or drink while on the bus.
Not use loud or offensive language while travelling on the bus.
Listen to the bus driver and bus captain, they are responsible maintaining school bus safety.

Non-compliance with any of the above conditions may result in the following:

The student’s name and full details of the breach will be recorded.
The breach will be reported to the coordinating principal.
The coordinating principal will take disciplinary measures in accordance with the guidelines below.

Disciplinary action:

First offence -verbal warning to student.
Second offence -written warning to parent/guardian.
Third offence -one week suspension from bus travel.
Fourth offence -suspension from bus travel for remainder of school year.
A very serious offence may result in immediate escalation of disciplinary action.

Responsibilities of parents/guardians:

Parents/guardians are responsible for transporting their children to and from the bus stop and their safety while at the bus stop.
Parents should wait on the same side of the road that the bus stops to prevent accidents.