Getting to and from school safely

Student safety is our highest priority. All students travel to and from school either accompanied by a parent or carer, or through the Assisted School Transport Program (ASTP).

Travel with parents and carers

The start and end of the school day are very busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside our school. To keep our students and school community safe, we ask all families to:

- Drive slowly and carefully near our school.

- Follow traffic signs and directions from staff.

- Never double park or stop in no-stopping zones.

- Set a positive example of safe behaviour for children.

Your co-operation helps ensure a safe and smooth start and end to every school day.

For further information, please refer to this Department of Education flyer on Driving and Parking Safely Near Schools.

Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)

Students attending Holroyd School may be eligible to access the NSW Department of Education's Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).

For more information, visit the ASTP website via the link below:

Assisted School Travel Program (nsw.gov.au)

How to apply:

1/ Parents/carers complete Part A of the application form (link provided below) and return it to the school office.

Application Form Part A (PDF 437.78 KB)

2/ The school will complete Part B and submit the application to ASTP on behalf of parents/carers.

ASTP will notify parents/carers of the outcome once the assessment process is complete.

Please allow at least two weeks for the application to be processed.

If you would like to learn more, or need help planning your child's journey to school, please contact the school office.

To help ensure the service operates smoothly and safely, please:

• Be ready for pick-up and drop-off at the scheduled times
• Ensure any travel equipment needed, such as harnesses, wheelchairs or seat supports, is fitted and ready to use
• Notify the school office as soon as possible if travel arrangements change
• Support your child to understand safe travel routines and follow directions from drivers and staff