Application for Bus Travel 2013 - Diamond Valley College

BUS TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND CONSEQUENCESThe following is an extract from the Diamond Valley College Handbook re: Behaviour and Bus Travel.“The college has the authority to set behavioural expectations for students travelling to and from schooland to exclude student access to college buses should they not meet those requirements. The regularroles and expectations of a classroom apply on the bus and students must also follow the directions ofthe driver. Diamond Valley College students who travel by bus are expected to act appropriately and seta good example for primary school students who share the service. “The following is an extract from the School PlannerDiamond Valley College bus travellers must carry a valid ID bus pass.A bus pass is valid only if the appropriate applications and payments have been made each year.Fare paying travellers must present their bus pass together with their payment card to the driverbefore boarding a bus.Students requesting to use the bus service on an irregular basis to visit friends etc. must bring a noteand seek permission from the College Bus Co-ordinatorAny bus pass issued by Diamond Valley College must be carried at all times and remains theproperty of the College.Students mustWait in a safe and orderly manner, well back from the edge of the road when waiting to board a bus.Obey safety instructions given by the bus driver, bus supervisor or bus captain.Remain seated at all times when the bus is movingNot engage in any activity that would distract the bus driver when driving the busA placement on the Diamond Valley College Bus Network is subject to the strict adherence to theCollege Code of Conduct.Non-compliance with any of the above conditions may result in the following: The driver will stop the bus. The offender’s name and full details of the breach will be recorded. The offender will be carried to school or to their normal drop-off. The breach will be reported to the principal who will take disciplinary measures in accordancewith the guidelines.In rare and exceptional circumstances – and only as a last resort – drivers are authorised to ejectpassengers from a bus.Following the report of a relevant incident, the principal will take the disciplinary action below: First offence – verbal warning to student Second offence – written warning to parent/guardian Third offence – one week suspension of student from school bus travel Fourth offence – the student will not be allowed to travel on the school bus for the remainder of the year.If you have any questions about the above requirements please contact Diamond Valley College on9438 1411

2013 Application to Travel on the Diamond Valley College Bus NetworkPlease complete ALL sections of the form belowAre you travelling to your closest school ? YES NO Travel for 2013—Term/s………………..Child's Name: ………………………………………………………..…D.O.B: ………Child's Name: …………………………………………………… …….D.O.B: ………Child's Name: …………………………………………………………..D.O.B: ………2013 Year Level……….2013 Year Level……….2013 Year Level……….School Attending: …………………………………………………………………..24 Hour Family Contact Phone (Mobile)……………………………………………………………………………………………….Home Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Postal Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Email:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………*Emergency Contact if Parent unavailable……………………………...Relationship-………………..PH………………………..Does your child hold a current Bus pass Yes / No Exp Date ………………………………….Does your child suffer from any illnesses that the bus driver should be aware of Yes / NoIf yes please state ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Enclosed is a total payment of $___________ (cheques are to be made payable to Diamond Valley College)EFTPOS payments are accepted at the college and credit card payments may also be made by phone.Bus Bus Stop/Street Daily Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri AM/PMExampleBus B02 orKnobs Junction-Buttermans track08 orWatts Lane-Cottles BridgeXOr > X XXAMPM 1WeeklyTripsTotal5 or >2Office Use Only…...Payment DetailsTotalTripsTotalAmountDate PaidAmountTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Please complete reverse side of form

Diamond Valley CollegeBus Travellers AgreementRESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS & STUDENTSParents/guardians are responsible for transporting their children to and from authorised bus-stops andfor their safety at the bus-stop while waiting for the bus. Students are to be at the morning bus stop 10minutes prior to departureIt is most important that parents waiting for bus passengers at a roadside bus-stop should waiton the same side of the road as the bus. This will prevent accidents.Parents will notify the Principal or Bus Co-ordinator in writing within 7 days of any change of address orschool.Parents agree to pay the costs of repairs or damage to the bus, or its replacement if totally destroyed,caused by the vandalism or deliberate act of their child.School bus travel is a privilege and not a right and consequences will follow a breach of these conditions.It is understood that bus travel is provided and accepted on these conditions.All details are true and correct.I accept any bus pass issued by Diamond Valley College must be carried at all times and remainsthe property of the college.I understand that a placement on the Diamond Valley College Bus Network is subject to the strictadherence to the College Code of Conduct and Bus Travel Behaviour and Consequencesagreement.I agree to pay the costs of repairs, damage to the bus, or replacement if totally destroyed, caused bythe vandalism or deliberate act of my child.I consent to release of this information to the Department of Transport to assist with planning fortransport services.Parent/Guardian: …………………………………………..Parent/Guardian Signature: ………………………………Student Name……………………………………………….Student/s Signature…………………………………………Date: …………………….Bus inquiries : Email: dvc_bus@dvallcoll.vic.edu.auPhone 9438 1411 Fax:94381523Website-www.dvallcoll.vic.edu.au under Enrolment tab.