School Bus Program

Term 4 2020 - School Bus Program Payment Update

Due to COVID19 please be advised that the Term 4 Bus fee for 2020 has been waived and there will be no charge or cost associated for ineligible travellers that normally require payment.  Once students are allowed to return to on-site learning, they can travel using the Bus Passes issued to them in Term 1.

Any families who have already paid Term 4 Bus fares will have a credit  applied to their account. If you believe you are one of the families’ that may have paid for Term 4 (payment credits may have been carried over from Term 2 & 3) you can chose to have this credit remain on your account for use in 2021 (ie against parent contributions, excursions etc).  If you wish your credit to be refunded to your bank account, please email: 

AccountsReceivable@mornsc.vic.edu.au 

and a refund form will be sent to you for completion. 

Please be reminded that an application for the School Bus Program needs to be submitted each year. during Term 4 to notify the outcome of your application.

School Bus Program 2021 Applications

Applications for 2021 School Bus Program are now open and will close Sunday 4th October 2020.

Students wishing to access a seat on a Department of Education school provided bus must complete an application form annually and parents/ guardians must agree to the conditions of travelling (available upon confirmation of your seat) and if applicable, the payment of a fare ($120) per term prior to travel.

Any application submitted after 4th October 2020, will be considered a late application and will be processed after all other applications.

To submit an online application – please follow the link below. A receipt

will be issued at the time of completion. (please note:  this link will only open in Google Chrome): 

https://compasstix.com/e/iu5qwy4f7u

Please be advised that by submitting an application or having a seat in previous years does not guarantee your son or daughter a seat on a school bus. Parent and guardians are responsible for getting your children to and from school.

Written communication will be sent to you via (email or post) by the College during Term 4 to notify each family the outcome of your application.

To be eligible for a seat on a Department of Education school provided bus at no cost, a student must:   Attend their nearest Government school and reside 4.8km or more from the school.

If your son/daughter does not fit into the above criteria they may be able to access the Department of Education school bus service after all eligible students are allocated a seat and upon payment of $120 per term.

Public transport should be accessed if you live within 1.6km of the College or closer than the nearest school bus service.

Department of Education school bus service is not a guaranteed service and your son/daughter may be placed on a wait list, in order of eligibility, date of application and ensuring all Department of Education processes and protocols have been addressed.

Please email Nicole Santos via SchoolBuses@mornsc.vic.edu.au if you have any further queries.