Deputy Principal Operations

We have been made aware that there are several students who are not using their Opal travel passes when using public transport from school. By tapping on and off when using public transport, the bus network can forecast the size and frequency of buses to provide on a bus route. Please find details below of the application process for a School Travel Pass and the terms of use as outlined by Transport for NSW.

School Travel Passes

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

New Student Opal cards (including new Term Bus Passes) will be sent to the student’s nominated postal address within two weeks of their application being approved.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.

This includes travel within the approved times between 6:30am and 7:00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their child/youth Opal for any travel outside these times.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct when travelling. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

I would like to remind families, that the only students using the crossing on The Boulevarde should be those travelling to and from the southern end of The Boulevarde (Liverpool Rd direction). For the safety of students and other road users, all pedestrians travelling to and from the College in the Strathfield Station direction should use the pedestrian overpass on The Boulevarde.

School Crossing Supervisor vacancy

Transport for NSW has advised us that the permanent part-time role of School Crossing Supervisor for Del Monte is vacant. If you know someone who would be suitable for this position please share the information below.

John Gilmore
Deputy Principal Operations