Using Public Transport – Tap On and Off every time!

Welcome back to Term 3! As we start the new term, we remind parents that we strongly encourage students to use public transport when they are old enough to do so safely, as it is a much greener option, reduces traffic, congestion and pollution, and builds independence in the girls. This option is only possible if we have enough bus services in our area to support this – and that means it is essential that all students Tap On and Off every time they use public transport.

To help us with this, we kindly ask all parents to:

• ensure that your children have a valid Opal card for travelling to and from school each day.
• remind them that it is essential that they Tap On and Off every time they use a bus or train service.

It is an important condition of the Student Code of Conduct when travelling that students must Tap On and Off with their School Opal Card or Child/Youth Opal Card every time when using public transport. This is so that Transport for NSW can understand customer travel patterns and modify or redistribute the services provided, if necessary.

Data from the Opal Network, particularly about student travel patterns, is a key piece of information in determining school bus routes – timing, frequency and the routes themselves.

Please note: Bus services in our area will be reduced if it appears as though other areas have a greater service usage rate and hence a greater need for these services.

Tapping On and Off demonstrates how frequently all bus routes are used by SCEGGS students, so please make sure your children Tap On and Off every time so that this data is accurate.

If your child’s School Opal Card has expired or been damaged, lost or stolen, please visit here to reapply.

Holly Gyton
Deputy Head of School