General News
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking!
Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.
You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:
• Walking with them the whole way to school
• If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop• If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.
Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 16 MAY 2025!
For more information, visit www.walk.com.au
| School student travel information for parents and students |
School Travel Passes Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.
In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.
Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass. |
| Terms of Use |
Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use .
This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.
All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel. |
School Fees
School fees per year for 2025 are:
- 1 Child $1164.00
- 2 Children $2037.00
- 3 children $2910.00
School Fees are billed on an annual basis at the commencement of the School Year and our standard payment terms are 10 monthly instalments from February to November.
Parents are issued an annual Tax Invoice/Statement in Term one with monthly statements issued thereafter.
Families experiencing hardship may also contact the School to enter into alternative payment arrangements.
All schools within the Diocese have facilities to pay fees by BPAY, EFTPOS or Credit Card, Cash or Cheque. Our preferred payment method is BPAY.
