Our reliable school bus service is not only convenient for families living on the North Shore, Northern Beaches and some Western suburbs, but it’s also a lot of fun for the children.

SJIS uses the NSW State Bus Service for the majority of bus routes, as well as three school charter buses. The state buses are available free to students who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent residency, or other eligible visas. For students on other visas, an Opal card may need to be purchased to cover a small fee per trip.

To ensure the safety of students and to build connections, we use a ‘bus buddy’ system, partnering kindergarten students with older students who travel on the same bus route. A volunteer managing the bus stop works with families to organise introductions.

For the first three weeks of Term 1, we ask families to drop off and collect kindergarten students as they adjust to school life. From week four, they can ride the bus.