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Exciting News: Private Bus Service is Officially Launching!

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the enthusiastic response to our call for expressions of interest, the College has received enough interest to proceed with the private bus service.

 

The College is proud to subsidise a portion of the cost, making this service more affordable for our community.

 

Cost Per Term, Per Student: $585 (subsidised amount)

 

Safety, Comfort, and Convenience at the Forefront 

Your child’s safety and comfort are our highest priorities. Each bus will be equipped with:

  • Air Conditioning to ensure a comfortable ride in all weather conditions.

  • Seat Belts to provide a secure journey for every student.

  • GPS Tracking for real-time location monitoring.

  • Roll Call: A cutting-edge school bus management system offering:

    • Real-Time Updates: Keeping parents informed about their child's location during the journey.

    • Status Visibility: Notifications when students board or leave the bus.

    • Enhanced Safety: Alerts to minimise the risk of students boarding the wrong bus, with corrective information provided to drivers.

This combination of features offers peace of mind for parents/carers while ensuring timely, safe, and reliable pickups and drop-offs.

 

Parents/carers will be notified of morning pickup and afternoon drop off times in a future communication. The College is working through the final logistics with the bus company.

 

Payment Details:  By opting into the private bus service, families commit to the full term’s cost for a return trip, regardless of usage. 

 

Key dates to note:

  • Term 2, 2025: Payment is due by 4 April 2025.

  • Subsequent Terms: Payments will be required by the second last week of the preceding term.

See the attached document below for detailed instructions on how to make a payment and the bus routes, which are conveniently identified by colour names.

 

How to Make a Payment_SPC Buses including routes.pdf

 

We thank all parents/carers for your invaluable feedback and support in bringing this service to life. 

 

Please contact the College at transport@spc.nsw.edu.au for any questions or further information.