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 Sydney Ave, NSW 2257 Umina Beach. Off-street parking is available on Sydney Ave and Melbourne Ave and there is a wide range of parking spaces available at the ajoining Ocean Beach Surf Club carpark at the end of Sydney Ave.

We remind parents to follow all parking signs around the school and not to park in kiss and drop areas, bus zones, disabled parking and no-standing areas.

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

At Umina Beach Public School, we understand that getting your child home safely after school is a priority, and we strive to ensure that all students who travel by bus have a smooth and secure journey. Below, is an outline of procedures and expectations for children who catch the bus home from school.

Applying for a bus pass:

School travel passes can be used for free travel to and from school. Depending on where you are travelling, you may receive a free school travel pass, School Opal card or both. Parents and carers can apply online for a school travel pass using the following link: https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/applyNow

Bus Schedule and Timings

The current Busways timetable is available here. School buses are expected to depart from the school premises at set times in the afternoon:

• Bus No. 2528: approximate departure time: 3.35 pm

• Bus No. 50: approximate departure time: 3.35 pm

• Bus No.54: approximate departure time: 3.50 pm

Parents are recommended to regularly check the Busways website for important updates. Should Busways make any changes to bus routes or bus times, this will be communicated by the school to all parents via the school’s communication channels.

Students need to be ready in bus lines, under the K-2 COLA, at the end of the school day. A teacher is scheduled on duty each day to assist students in the afternoon. For children new to bus travel, teachers can walk your child over to bus lines, or assign a bus buddy, until they feel confident to independently do so. If your child is unsure about the exact location of their bus line, the duty teacher can provide guidance and reassurance.

From time to time, the buses may be late or delayed. If the school is alerted to any delay in advance, the school will use the Sentral Parent Portal to inform parents as quickly as possible.

Bus Etiquette and Behaviour

All students who travel via Transport NSW services must behave in a manner that ensures both their comfort and safety and that of other passengers. At the start of each year, all students participate in a “bus travel” lesson which clearly outlines expected behaviour. This includes:

• staying seated during the ride,

• talking quietly and being respectful to other passengers,

• not distracting the bus driver or interfering with the operation of the bus and

• following the bus driver's instructions at all times.

At the start of each year, parents/carers of children who may catch the bus are asked to read, discuss and sign a bus behaviour contract, which outlines the Transport NSW Student Code of Conduct. Not following these expectations may result in the withdrawal of school travel pass.

Use of mobile phones/digital devices

The department of education has clear expectations relating to mobile phone use at school. However, students waiting for the bus may be permitted to use their mobile phone to text/contact parents after seeking permission from the duty teacher to do so.

Older siblings

Should an older sibling (e.g., high school student) enter the school premises to catch the bus with their sibling, they must follow the school’s bus-line expectations and show expected bus behaviour.

Parent/carer support

We encourage parents/carers to discuss bus safety and behaviour expectations with their child regularly. Encouraging your child to follow the Transport NSW code of conduct will help ensure a positive and safe bus experience for all.

Contact us to learn about catching the bus.

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 safely in school zones
• follow speed signs
• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.

Parking on school grounds

Contact us to learn more about parking on school grounds.

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.

Contact us