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 106 Mount View Road, Cessnock NSW

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Safe parking and vehicular access

Parents are NOT permitted to enter the staff car park to drop students off (or pick them up) unless the student has a mobility issue. This causes congestion in the carpark and safety concerns, for staff and students. There is a pedestrian crossing in the staff carpark and visibility by cars unnecessarily entering the carpark is severely reduced. Parents are asked to drop students off in the carpark opposite the school – the “Basin” carpark.

Students can then safely use the pedestrian crossing and walkway to enter the school. It is also preferable to use the Basin carpark than the bus bay.  Persons picking up students need to be aware that there is a NO STOPPING zone on Mount View Road which is patrolled by Parking Officers who regularly fine drivers who break the rules.

Two car parking spaces primarily for students or persons who have a disability and require more accessibility to the school. Two car parking spaces are now available. The first is ONLY for persons with a disability parking permit, AT ALL TIMES.  The second space is a ‘shared’ parking space - ONLY for persons with a disability parking permit at the busy drop-off and pick-up times (8.15 – 9.15am, and 2.15 – 3.30pm). At all other times it can be used by anyone, but only for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Bicycles/Scooters - A number of students ride bicycles/scooters to school. Cyclists must wear helmets at all times and place their bike in the racks near the gate closest to town.  It is recommended that all bikes/scooters be locked securely in the rack.  The bike gate is locked during the day from approx. 9am.

School Drive Subsidy - Eligible parents who live far from school or public transport can apply for the School Drive Subsidy. This new scheme has replaced the Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) Subsidy.  Applications for the School Drive Subsidy are now open at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive. Queries about the subsidy can be emailed to schooldrive@transport.nsw.gov.au.

Bus Transport - The School Opal card gives eligible students free or discounted travel between home and school.  Students who travel 2km or more to school by the most direct route are eligible.  A new application is required if:

• The student is just starting school or has not had a pass for travel before.
• The student is progressing from Year 2 to 3, or Year 6 to 7.
• The student needs to be able to travel to multiple home addresses because of a shared parental responsibility situation (e.g. joint custody)

The School Term Bus Pass can be used on any nominated bus service in the Opal network. It is valid for travel between the student’s registered home address and the school on school days only, via the most direct route.  Students are expected to be courteous and responsible, and follow the school student's code of conduct when travelling between home and school.

Applications can be completed at https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply

• Step 1: Parents (or students aged 16 and over) complete the online application form.
• Step 2: The school will endorse the online application providing all information on the online application matches the school records.
• Step 3: Transport for NSW sends the School Opal card to the home address stated on the application.

To replace a damaged School Term Bus Pass that is a School Opal card, phone 131 500 quoting the student's name, address and school.  A card replacement fee may apply.  Students who are not eligible for a School Opal card may be eligible to purchase a term bus pass from Transport for NSW or they can get a Child/Youth Opal card from 2,000 retailers, online at opal.com.au or by calling 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Bus timetables are available on the Rover Coaches website under school timetables.  Students should inform the teacher on bus duty immediately if they have missed their bus home.

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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