Travel to school

Planning your school travel is easy. There are a range of safe transport options to get to our school. Check our location map, driving details and public transport options to help make the journey to school safe and easy.

Location map

We are located at 1A Thurwood Ave, South Penrith NSW 2750.

Use School Finder to confirm if you live in our local intake area.

Catching public transport

Public transport is a great way to safely get to and from school.

Catching a bus

Please see the links below for detailed information regarding public bus routes that service our area.

791 - Penrith to Jamisontown via South Penrith (Loop Service)

4593 - Penrith Station to Evan St at Darling St via South Penrith

Subsidised school travel

Transport for NSW provides subsidies to assist school students.

• The  School Student Transport Scheme  provides eligible students with free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school.
• The  School Drive Subsidy  may help towards the costs of driving children to school if you live in an area where there is no public transport.

Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

• ensure you park legally and safely in school zones
• follow speed signs
• slow down to 40km/h in the school zone and be aware of school crossings
• do not park in or walk through the staff carpark which is designated for staff members only
• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.

Drop off and Kiss and Drop Zone procedures

We have a designated Kiss and Drop Zone located at the front of the school on Thurwood Avenue. Parents and carers are asked to follow all road signs and traffic directions when using this area to ensure the safety and efficiency of student drop-offs and pick-ups.

Drop-off and Pick-up, or kiss-and-drop zones, provide a designated area on the school side of the road for dropping off and collecting your children by car.

Please:

• drop your child off and pick them up on the school side of the road
• never call out to your child from across the road - it is very dangerous
• always get your child in and out of the car on the footpath side (safety door)
• stay within 3 metres of your car
• park for 2 minutes at the most.

Park and walk

Parking is available on Ikin Street at the back of the school, Thurwood Ave at the front of the school and on nearby streets for longer-term parking. Please ensure you park legally and safely, keeping driveways and access points clear. For the safety of all students, the Kiss and Drop Zone should only be used for quick drop-offs or pick-ups.

Parking a short distance from the school and walking the rest of the way - offers a range of benefits for students, families, and the broader community:

Please:

• park safely and legally - further away from the school to reduce traffic around our school
• walk the rest of the way together – it’s safer and sets a good example
• talk about staying safe and alert near roads.

Walking to school safely

Walking to and from school is a great way for children to stay healthy and active, it can also reduce the traffic around our school.

Key messages:

• up until at least 8 years old, always hold your child’s hand when crossing the road, walking on the footpath, or in a car park
• up until at least 10 years old, supervise your child in the roadside environment

• Stop, Look, Listen, Think, every time you cross the road
• always use the pedestrian crossings, if possible
• use the safest place to cross the road.

Ride to school safely

Riding to school is a great way to start the day. We have bicycle racks available for bicycles or scooters inside the school.

Key messages:

• always wear a helmet when riding
• look out for cars in driveways

• ride or walk alongside your child until they are at least 10 years old

• you can ride together on footpaths, until your child is 16 years old, unless signposted otherwise

• regularly check to ensure your child has a well-maintained bike or scooter.

Safe bus travel

Bus travel is a great way for students to travel to and from school safely.

Remember to:

• always tap on and off with a bus pass or opal card
• always meet your child at the bus stop – never on the opposite side of the road
• hold your child’s hand and stand a few steps back from the edge of the road when waiting for the bus
• wait until the bus has gone, then choose a safe place to cross the road.

Safe/train/tram/light rail travel

Traveling by train/ tram/light rail can be a great way for students to get to and from school safely, when they are close by.

Remember to:

• always tap on and off with an opal card

• always stand behind the yellow line on the platform until the train has come to a complete stop
• mind the gap.

Department of Education road safety resources

• The  department’s Road Safety Education  web page contains a wealth of resources for schools, parents and carers. Visit the ‘Promoting safe travel’ section.

• Safety Town is a road safety education resource for K-6 teachers, students and families.
• Parent/carer hub – Safe travel FAQ’s about travelling to school

Need help getting to school?

If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.

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