The State Government provides transport for Boarders living in New South Wales, between school and the town nearest to their home, at the beginning and end of each school term. The bookings are organised through CountryLink each term by Mrs Rebecca Novacek in the Boarding Administration Office. Most boys travel by coach that collects them from the nearest town and conveys them to school and return at the end of term. There may be students from other boarding schools on the same services.

Some boys travel home by rail or air and are taken to Central Station and Sydney Airport by taxi on the last day of school. Unfortunately, it is not possible to collect students from these locations at the beginning of term, so it may be necessary to arrange for a relative or friend to collect your son/s. Groups of boys arriving by rail usually share a taxi back to school. There are a few important points that will help to ensure that your son arrives home, and returns to school as conveniently and safely as possible.  

Travel Forms 

A travel form is emailed home each term, which we would appreciate you completing and returning to Boarding Administration by the due date. This form is for travel bookings on designated College Boarder Travel Days only. To ensure your son is guaranteed travel, CountryLink request that bookings are received no less than ten (10) business days prior to travel and any amendments are received no later than five (5) business days prior to travel. Bookings received after this time will not be processed and parents will need to make alternative travel arrangements.

A Travel Booking form, travel information and College term dates can be accessed from the College Website, under the Boarding/Travel tab, or from the “Riverview Community Portal ” (see Boarder Parent’s page). Information on departure and arrival times is posted in the Boarding houses, on the Quantum Student Website, and on the College website in the week prior to travel.

Boarders' Free School Rail Pass

All boys travelling on CountryLink bus or rail services will require a free RailCorp Boarders’ Pass. For new students an application form is available from Boarding Administration or from the College website. Boarder Passes include a student photo and are valid between Years 7 and 10, and Years 11 and 12. RailCorp charge a fee for the replacement of lost or damaged passes. 

Travel Timetables

Information on departure and arrival times is posted in the boarding houses, on the Quantum Student Website, and also on our College website.  Go to www.riverview.nsw.edu.au, click on Boarding, then Travel.

It is necessary for you to ring CountryLink to confirm return transport to school in the last week of the holidays. The number to call to confirm bookings is 02 9379-2877.

Luggage 

Only two pieces of luggage per student, weighing less than 20kg each (or one bag of 40kg) and one carry-on bag which can be stored under the seat, may be carried on these services.  If there is an excessive amount of luggage to be transported, you will need to organise alternative travel arrangements.  For example, bikes and surfboards will not be accepted.

Alternative Destination 

If boys, at end of term, wish to travel to an alternative location, i.e. not the town nearest their home, they are required to pay the student fare to that destination.  This amount will be charged to your school account.

Dayboys wishing to travel home with boarders for the holidays may travel on the same services provided there is room.  The cost of their ticket will be charged to their school account.  The student’s parent/guardian should contact Mrs Rebecca Novacek to organise this travel.  These bookings must also be received by the due date on the Travel Form.

Travel Cancellations

Please cancel a ticket that is no longer required by contacting:

Mrs Rebecca Novacek - Boarding Administration
Phone: 02 9882 8224
Fax: 9882 8219 
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or phone CountryLink on (02) 132 232 during non-Term time, and ask for student travel.

Other travel information on the College Website includes Travel booking forms, term-end CountryLink timetable, Term dates, Free Rail Boarder’s Pass form, Private Vehicle Conveyance Subsidy form, and a list of local accommodation.

If you have any problems or queries with transport please contact Mrs Novacek at the College or ring CountryLink during the school holidays.
Thank you.

Mrs Rebecca Novacek
Assistant to the Director of Boarding
St Ignatius' College, Riverview