Module 2 - Understanding the role of public transport - Syllabus outcomes

Module 2 - Understanding the role of public transport

Syllabus outcomes addressed

Early-stage 1 (Kindergarten)

Geography syllabus outcomes:

  • GEe-1 identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people
     
Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Geography syllabus outcomes:

  • GE1-1 describes features of places and the connections people have with places
  • GE1-2 identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places
  • GE1-3 communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
     
Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

Geography syllabus outcomes:

  • GE2-2 describes the ways people, places and environments interact
  • GE2-4 acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
     
Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)

Geography syllabus outcomes:

  • GE3-2 explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
  • GE3-4 acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
     

    Module 1 - Bus Safety - Syllabus outcomes

    Module 1 - Bus Safety

    Syllabus outcomes addressed

    Early-stage 1 (Kindergarten)

    PDHPE syllabus outcomes:

    • PDe-2 identifies people and demonstrates protective strategies that help keep themselves healthy, resilient and safe
    • PDe-6 explores contextual factors that influence an individual’s health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity
    • PDe-7 identifies actions that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces
    • PDe-10 uses interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others
       
    Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

    PDHPE syllabus outcomes:

    • PD1-2 recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations
    • PD1-6 understands contextual factors that influence themselves and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity
    • PD1-7 explores actions that help make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces
    • PD1-9 demonstrates self-management skills in taking responsibility for their own actions
       
    Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

    PDHPE syllabus outcomes:

    • PD2-2 explains and uses strategies to develop resilience and to make them feel comfortable and safe
    • PD2-6 describes how contextual factors are interrelated and how they influence health, safety, wellbeing, and participation in physical activity
    • PD2-7 describes strategies to make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces
    • PD2-9 demonstrates self-management skills to respond to their own and others’ actions
       
    Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)

    PDHPE syllabus outcomes:

    • PD3-2 investigates information, community resources and strategies to demonstrate resilience and seek help for themselves and others
    • PD3-6 distinguishes contextual factors that influence health, safety, wellbeing, and participation in physical activity which are controllable and uncontrollable
    • PD3-7 proposes and implements actions and protective strategies that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces
       

      794: The Northern Road diversion

      The Northern Rd, Penrith will be closed to traffic between Jamison Road & Frogmore Road from:

      • 8pm Friday 12 February until 8am Saturday 13 February 2021
      • 8pm Saturday 13 February until 8am Sunday 14 February 2021

      Missed Stop

      • The Northern Rd opp Castle Rd (Stop ID: 274820)

      Nearest Alternative Stops

      • Fragar Rd opp Wardell Dr (Stop ID: 2750447)
      • Fragar Rd opp Mary Mackillop Primary School (Stop ID: 2750448)

      Diversion Map

      Region
      Western Sydney
      Start date
      Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:00
      End date
      Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00
      Affected routes
      794 - Glenmore Park to Penrith via The Northern Rd

      64: Picnic Parade, Ettalong diversion

      Due to the construction of the roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Drive & Picnic Parade, Ettalong buses will divert and miss some stops from:

      • 28 February until 12 March 2021 between 7pm and 5am (Night Work Only).

      Missed bus stops

      • Picnic Pde after Ocean View Rd (Stop ID: 2257184)
      • Picnic Pde at Ocean View Rd (Stop ID: 2257235)
      • Picnic Pde opp Bream Rd (Stop ID: 2257185)
      • Picnic Pde at Bream Rd (Stop ID: 2257234)
      • Ettalong Oval, Picnic Pde (Stop ID: 2257186)
      • Picnic Pde opp Ettalong Oval (Stop ID: 2257258)

      Nearest alternative bus stop

      • Ocean View Rd at Memorial Av (Stop ID: 2257120)

      Diversion map

      Customers can view the diversion map for missed stop locations and diversion route

      Region
      Central Coast
      Start date
      Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00
      End date
      Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00
      Affected routes
      64 - Woy Woy to Gosford via Empire Bay & Kincumber

      Bus Education Program - NSW

      Bus Education Program for schools

      Busways' Bus Education Program for Schools teaches students how to be safe in and around buses and about the role public transport plays in connecting our communities.

      Teaching from the classroom, our School and Community Educators deliver tailored lessons to Kindergarten to Year 6 students in a fun, interactive and hands-on way.

      Our popular bus safety course for primary school students is now available with two exciting new modules covering public transport topics.

      Program Content

      Each module has been carefully designed to deliver learning outcomes aligned to the School syllabus, addressing areas including PDHPE, geography and maths and contains age-appropriate lessons to engage students in different stage groups.

      Module 1 - Bus Safety
      Who is this for?
      Tailored for students in:
      • Early stage 1 - Kindergarten
      • Stage 1 - Year 1 and year 2.
      • Stage 2 - Year 3 and year 4.
      • Stage 3 - Year 5 and year 6
      What students learn
      Students learn and practice safe behaviours on and around buses when travelling between home and school including:
      • Safety at the bus stop
      • Boarding the bus
      • Travelling on the bus
      • Departing the bus
      • Travelling home safely
      Need more information about the program?
      Information enquiry form
      Format
      • In-class bus safety presentation (20 mins)
      • Bus safety practice on stationary bus (20 mins)
      • Optional bus ride around local area (extra 20 mins)
      What we need from schools
      • Permission obtained from parents/guardians for students undertaking practical on board bus during this session
      • Classroom or hall to accommodate number of students for training session
      • Classroom computer or laptop connected to a smartboard or projector for in-class presentations
      • Designated location to park bus for the bus safety practice
      Session duration
      Approximately 40-50 minutes; or 1 hour if selecting optional bus ride
      Students per session
      5 – 40 students (recommended group size)
      On completion
      Students each receive a bus safety giveaway pack and a certificate of completion
      Module 2 - Sustainable transport and technology
      Module availability
      2022 – Term 1
      Who is this for?
      Tailored for students in:
      • Early stage 1 - Kindergarten
      • Stage 1 - Year 1 and year 2
      • Stage 2 - Year 3 and year 4
      • Stage 3 - Year 5 and year 6
      What students learn
      This module covers the following areas:
      • Defining sustainable transport
      • Three pillars of sustainability
      • Transport emissions
      • Innovation and future transport
      Need more information about the program?
      Information enquiry form
      Format
      In-class presentation
      Session duration
      50 minutes
      Students per session
      10 - 65
      On completion
      Teachers receive resources to promote further learning related to the module

      Program Details

      Our trained School and Community Educators come to your school classrooms to deliver engaging and interactive content to each class.

      Who is this for?
      Kindergarten and primary school students
      Program availability
      During school terms 1, 2 and 3
      Cost
      Free
      Locations
      Provided to schools within our service areas:
      • Central Coast network
      • Coffs Harbour regional network
      • Grafton regional network
      • Great lakes regional network
      • Port Macquarie regional network
      • Western Sydney network
      What we need from schools
      • Classroom or hall to accommodate number of students for training session
      • Classroom computer or laptop connected to a smartboard or projector for in-class presentations
      • Feedback on our classes via a short questionnaire
      • Confirmation in writing that school has obtained permission from parents/guardians for students to undertake the practical on board buses and optional bus ride for 'Module 1 - Bus Safety'
      • Location to park bus for ‘Module 1 – Bus Safety'

      Book a training session

      Help equip your students with the life skills they need to travel safely
      and understand the role public transport plays in the community


      Book now

      Temporary stand changes at Blacktown Interchange

      Saturday 6 February and Sunday 7 February 2021, at Blacktown Interchange buses will depart from different stands to allow for the operation of rail replacement buses whilst trackwork is carried out on the main western line between Parramatta/Merrylands and Olympic Stations. Trains will be operating rail replacement buses from Blacktown to Strathfield and Central.

      • Routes 730, 731, 732, 734, 735 from Stand M will depart from Stand K.
      • Route 743 from Stand N will depart from Stand G.

      Interchange Map

      Region
      Western Sydney
      Start date
      Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00
      End date
      Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00
      Affected routes
      730 - Castle Hill to Blacktown via Norwest & Glenwood
      731 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via Stanhope Gardens
      732 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown via The Ponds
      734 - Riverstone to Blacktown via Schofields
      735 - Rouse Hill to Blacktown
      743 - Kings Langley to Blacktown

      322: Home Street, Port Macquarie diversion

      • Updated: 7:15pm 08/06/20212 322: Home Street, Port Macquarie diversion to show later completation date

      Due to road works along Home Street, Port Macquarie, route 322 will divert along Hill Street and Cross Street from:

      • 6am Monday 22 February until 5pm Thursday 24 June 2021

      Missed Stops

      • Owen St after Hill St (Stop ID 244411)
      • Owen St before Hill St (Stop ID 244439)
      • Home St at Cross St (Stop ID 244412)

      Nearest Temporary Stops

      • Hill St before Owen St
      • Hill St after Owen St
      • Home St after Cross St
      • Home St before Cross St (Stop ID 244437)

      Diversion Map

      Customers can view the map below for diversion route and bus stops

       

       

      Region
      Port Macquarie
      Start date
      Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00
      End date
      Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00
      Affected routes
      322 - Lighthouse Plaza to Port Macquarie via Shelly Beach

      673, 783, 784 Castlereagh Road, Penrith diversion

      Due to the Castlereagh Road upgrade, Castlereagh Road will be closed between Jane Street and Museum Avenue from:

      • 7pm Friday 5 February until 5am Monday 8 February 2021

      Diversion map

      Customers can view the Castlereagh Rd map for missed bus stop locations and diversion route.

      Missed stops

      • Westfield Penrith, Jane St (Stop ID 2750226)
      • Castlereagh Rd after Peachtree Rd (Stop ID 2750452)
      • Castlereagh Rd before Thornton Dr (Stop ID 2750451)

      Nearest alternative stops

      • Penrith Station, Stand B (Stop ID 275076) for routes 783 & 784
      • Penrith Station, Stand D (Stop ID 275078) for route 673
      • Castlereagh Rd opp Jack Williams Dr (Stop ID 2750454) for services to Penrith Station
      • Castlereagh Rd after Jack Williams Dr (Stop ID 2750453) route 673 to Windsor, route 783 to Jordan Springs, route 784 to Cranebrook
      Region
      Western Sydney
      Start date
      Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:00
      End date
      Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00
      Affected routes
      673 - Windsor to Penrith via Cranebrook
      783 - Penrith to Werrington via Jordan Springs
      784 - Penrith to Cranebrook (Loop Service)
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