Code of Conduct for School Students on Buses

It is every student’s responsibility to behave in a manner that ensures the safety of other students and does not distract the bus driver as set by Transport for NSW.

CORRECT Behaviour:

• FOLLOW BUS DRIVER INSTRUCTION
• Practice common sense and respect bus property.
• Use appropriate language which is not offensive.
• Stay in your seat and face forward.
• Seat belts must be worn.

NOT Permitted:

• Fighting, swearing, distracting noises, spitting, hitting, kicking, shoving, or pushing. (Unnecessary physical touch.)
• Feet on seats / Damage to bus property.
• Throwing items in or out of the bus.
• Back chatting with the bus driver.
• Bullying other students or the bus driver. Including: Photographing / Displaying content on a device / Verbally / Participating in activities; that may be deemed inappropriate or of a sexual nature. Racist / hate speech.
• Chew gum, smoke, drink, or eat food.
• Play loud music from devices.
• Prohibited / Dangerous objects.

Please Note: If student misbehaviour is a severe breach of Conduct:
– School, Parents / Police may need to be contacted.
– Instant suspension of subsidised school bus travel may occur.

If the code of conduct set out by TNSW is not followed:
Student will be written in the office misbehaviour book at the bus company.

Students have 2 behaviour warnings/chances. (Dependent on severity)
On 3rd warning: Student will be given an INTERIM PASS:
– Student will sit at the front of the bus for 5 days to monitor behaviour.
– Parents will be contacted (if updated details are provided) & students will be recorded in TNSW Student Misbehaviour database.

If behaviour does not improve:
Student will have their subsidised bus travel withdrawn for a period of time / permanently, dependent on the severity of misconduct.

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When travelling between home and school, students must adhere to various regulations regarding passenger behaviour and the codes of conduct for travel using public transport.