Buses transport to and from school
While the Queensland Government acknowledges the necessity for the education of students and accepts responsibility for the provision of education facilities within the State it is the responsibility of the parent to make suitable travel arrangements for their children to attend these facilities.
Kinetic Bus Service
Welcome to all existing and new School Bus travellers
Sunbus and Love's Bus has now rebranded as Kinetic
Kinetic has operated Cairns school bus and public transport services on behalf of the Queensland Government since 2019, when Sunbus joined its network, and we look forward to continuing to service your school community.
Kinetic - School Bus Coordinator/Operations Support
Email: CairnsSchools@sunbus.com.au
Phone: 5552 2700
Translink has also introduced new fares and zones that came into effect on Monday 26th September to make travel in Cairns simpler, easier, and fairer.
Information on the fare and zone changes to the urban bus network in Cairns, including the updated network map, is available at the Mytranslink app, www.translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares or by contacting Translink's 24/7 call centre on 13 12 30.
Kinetic Translink Flyer (PDF, 161KB)
Apply for school transport assistance
Any student who is eligible for a bus pass should apply via the Translink website.
As a Guide:
- Primary school students must live more than 3.2km from the nearest state primary school.
- Secondary school students must live more than 4.8km from the nearest state secondary school.
Year 6 students need to re-apply for bus passes for senior school.
Any change of address or school, need to re-apply.
Students who travel the school bus network are required to produce their bus pass.
Any student that does not produce their bus pass can have their name taken to cross-check to ensure their eligibility.
Those students who are not on the system are expected to pay their fare.
Students not eligible for bus passes can travel but need to pay a fare.
Safety-net Assistance
If students reside too close to their school to qualify for distance-based assistance, they may still be eligible for STAS assistance if they are listed as a dependent on the applicants:
- Health Care Card issued by the Services Australia (or hold their own Health Care Card)
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Services Australia or Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Or if they are under a Child Protection Order by Child Safety Services
Applications must be the name of the cardholder and require evidence of eligibility. The cardholder must also agree to data-matching being performed with the Department of Human Services.
Apply for STAS online (School Transport Assistance Scheme)
For more information:
Visit www.qld.gov.au/schooltransportassistance
Contact STASdigital.Helpdesk@tmr.qld.au
Or 1300 119 289 for technical assistance with your online application.
Please select 'TRANSIT AUSTRALIA (LOVES BUS SERVICE)' - As your Bus Operator
Buses leave the school at various times after 3.05pm. Students are required to make their way to the bus stop areas once let out of class.
Behaviour is monitored by the drivers, the bus companies and the school. A student may lose their bus pass if they demonstrate unacceptable behaviour on the bus or whilst waiting for the bus. Students must travel directly to and from school by bus and not loiter at any other venues.
For information on the Code of Conduct for School Students travelling on buses please visit the Translink website.
School bus timetables and routes are available on the Love's Bus Service website.
Bicycles and scooters
Children riding bicycles and scooters are to enter the College grounds through the gate closest to the bike racks on their side of the road. They are to be walked through the College grounds and placed in these racks. Children are required by law to wear a helmet whenever they ride their bicycles and are encouraged to use a bicycle lock and chain to secure their bicycles.
Skateboards
If students bring skateboards to school they must be handed in to the office for safekeeping. Students must not ride their skateboards in the school grounds at any time.
Parking
Car Parks are provided for parents outside the College gate. Only those parents who have children with physical impairments are to drive in and out of the grounds and pick up and drop off children. The school has an additional carpark off Lillipilli Close at the top end of the P-6 campus. All drivers are asked to be especially careful entering these parks.
Students are not permitted to park on school grounds. They must park in the top area of the public carpark.
At Redlynch we have developed a 'Kiss and Drop' zone to improve the safety of our students. These are found on both sides and are signed as ’Loading Zones’
Please follow these directions and keep our children safe.
‘Kiss and Drop’ zone means:
Keep your car engine running, stay in your car, drive in drop off/pick up immediately, move on. Drive to the end so others can move in behind you
Teach your children to all get in/get out on curb side of car, move over to let other children in - safety is important
Make a time with your children to be ready and waiting for you
If waiting to move into the zone ensure there is room for other cars to pass you. Please, no double parking in this area.
Walking is a smart alternative to getting to and from the College.