School Bus
Aldinga Beach Primary School Bus Service
Operated by Willunga Charters
Our school provides a free bus service for eligible students, primarily servicing the Sellicks Beach and Silver Sands areas. This service is operated by Willunga Charters under contract with the Department for Education.
Eligibility
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- Students must live 5km or more from their nearest government school or school bus service (by the shortest all-weather road route).
- Families must complete a Request for Bus Travel Form before their child can travel.
- Ineligible students may apply for travel if there are spare seats. Approval can be withdrawn at any time.
Timetable & Route
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- View the current route and stops here: Willunga Charters – Aldinga Beach Primary School Route.
- Morning and afternoon services are supervised at the Greenlees Gate by a yard duty teacher as students get on and off the bus.
- Students must use their closest designated stop.
BusMinder App
Families can access real-time tracking, boarding/deboarding alerts, and service notifications via the BusMinder app.
To use the app:
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- Give permission for your email address to be shared with Willunga Charters.
- You will receive setup instructions once your account is created.
- More info here
Behaviour Expectations
Students must:
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- Follow the school Behaviour Policy.
- Keep mobile devices in bags (no games, music, or messaging).
- Not eat or drink on the bus (water only).
- Stay seated with seatbelt fastened.
- Use respectful language at all times.
Failure to follow expectations may result in suspension from the service.
How to Apply
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- Request for Bus Travel Form
- Bus Behaviour Agreement
- BusMinder Permission Form (optional, for app access)
Return forms to the school office.
Collect your Bus Pass once approved.
Please note: Lost passes must be reported to the school immediately via student services so that a replacement can be provided.
Bushfire Safety
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- The bus will not operate on CFS-declared Catastrophic Fire Danger Days.
- If a fire occurs during the day, the bus will only run once authorities declare it safe. Parents will be notified via the Parent Portal.