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 5 Monaghan Street, NSW 2566 Minto.
Use School Finder to confirm if you live in our local intake area.
Drop-off and pick-up zone procedures
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.
Driving and parking
The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.
Please:
- ensure you park legally and safely in school zones
- slow down to 40 km/h in the school zone and be aware of school crossings
- do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.
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.
Catching public transport
For the latest information on routes and times please visit the respective links above or visit the Transport NSW website.
Opal Cards
For more information on how to gain an opal card, visit the Transport NSW website.
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.
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
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.
To find out more about bus routes and timetables click here.
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.
School Opal card or travel passes
Eligible students can receive free travel to and from home and school/TAFE on approved metro, train, bus, ferry, and light rail during term.
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.
Bell times
Learn about our start and finish times, breaks and activities.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.