Travel to school
Getting to Hurlstone is simple, with safe and reliable transport options available for students and families from across NSW. Our location map, driving directions, and public transport details make planning your journey straightforward, whether you are a local day student or visiting as a boarder’s family.
Location map
We are located at Roy Watts Rd, NSW 2167 Glenfield.
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Travel by road - parents and carers
Access to the school by road is from Glenfield Road. Taking the exit near the Hurlstone ‘Welcome Sign’ at the roundabout near the railway overpass. The School is situated on Roy Watts Road. The different sections of the school are signposted.
There is a drop-off and pick-up area out the front of the main administration building.
Short term parking is restricted to the north side verge along Roy Watts Road between the main gate and the farm.
Parents and carers are encouraged to consider dropping off and picking up their child along Station Road or Railway Parade, from where their child can safely walk into the school grounds using the Station Pedestrian Gate,
Travel by road - student drivers
Senior students may submit a completed application form to their respective Deputy Principal that is signed by a parent/guardian and the student. The “Permission to Drive to School” form can be collected from the front administration office.
If passengers are permitted they are to be listed on the application form. The passenger’s parents are also required to sign the form.
The completed application forms are to be handed into their respective Deputy Principal, along with a copy of:
- Students driver’s license
- Registration papers
- Vehicle insurance
The application will be reviewed by the deputy principal. If approved, a “Student Parking Pass” will be issued to the student seeking permission. The pass is to be displayed on the dashboard of the car each day the vehicle is parked at the school.
Student’s vehicles are to be parked down along Roy Watts Road, east of the staff car park.
Driver's Code of Behaviour
The school policy requires students to:
- Act in a responsible manner at all times when using the vehicle
- Keep the vehicle off the school grounds - only park in designated areas
- Only carry passengers as nominated by their parents
- Only use the car to come to and from school at the start and end of the school day
- Display the Student Parking Authority Pass at all times
Apply for a travel pass
Eligible students can get a free travel pass under the School Student Transport Scheme. Apply for a travel pass today.
Getting to and from school safely
As a parent or carer, it’s your responsibility to get your child to and from school safely. Student safety is our priority.
Keep our school community safe by:
- driving and parking safely, even if it means parking further away and walking the rest of the way to school
- being a good role model
- never calling your child from across the road
- using the safest place to cross the road.
You should also discuss safe travel with your child including:
Subsidised school travel
Transport for NSW provides subsidies to assist school students.
- The School Student Transport Scheme provides eligible students with free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school.
- The School Drive Subsidy may help towards the costs of driving children to school if you live in an area where there is no public transport.
Driving and parking
The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.
When driving and parking near our school, please:
- ensure you park safely in school zones
- follow speed signs
- do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.
Parking on school grounds
[Contact us to learn more about parking on school grounds.]
Need help getting to school?
If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.
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