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Travel
You can find out all the information about travelling to school whichever mode of transport you use.

Travel to and from School
Berkley students are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour when travelling to and from school. We expect our students to show courtesy to members of the public at all times. School uniform must be worn correctly and with pride from the time students leave home in the morning until they return home at the end of the day.

Travel by Car
Parents who deliver their child to school by car should use the Mullane Street entrance. We seek your co-operation with this request as the Berkley Avenue entrance (including the bus bay turn-around area and staff car park) must be kept clear at all times.

Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
Cyclists are expected to know and follow the "Rules of the Road". Regulation cycle helmets are compulsory and students will not be allowed to bring bicycles to school without one. Cycle stands are available and we recommend the use of locks. Cyclists having to make a right-hand turn to enter and leave the school grounds must dismount and use the pedestrian crossing or underpass to cross the line of traffic. Pedestrians are always expected to use the appropriate pedestrian crossings and underpasses.

The Berkley Bus
In 2001, the Berkley BOT established it's own bus service to cater for students living outside the Hillcrest area subject to demand. Berkley has purchased a modern 37-seater bus, distinctively sign-written, and expertly operated by driver, David Bell.The bus service offers some great advantages to families: Safe and on-time travel to and from school each day. A stress-free service, avoiding the need for caregivers to drive through town at busy times. A friendly and responsible bus driver. Students develop independence and responsibility. New friendships are made. The bus makes scheduled stops through Melville, Glenview, Cambridge and its surrounding areas. Details about bus routes are listed below. The service is subsidised by the school making it a cost effective option for the users.

Cost Options
Hamilton $2.00 per ride, paid to the driver or $20.00 for a 10 ride ticket
Cambridge $3.00 per ride, paid to the driver or $30.00 for a 10 ride ticket
Prices are subject to change

AM Pick Up		PM Drop Off
7.15	Goodwood School	3.15	Berkley School
	Robinson Street	3.25	Normandy Avenue
7.25	Thornton Road	3.30	Urlich Avenue shops
7.30	Shakespeare Street		Tomin Road
7.35	Lamb Street		Glenview Terrace
7.40	Kaipaki Road		Lewis Street
7.45	Mystery Creek Road	3.35	Splitt Avenue
	Airport Road		Dixon Road
7.55	Raynes Road		Houchens Road
8.00	Ohaupo Road/Houchens Road		Ohaupo Road
	Tomin Road	3.40	Raynes Road
8.05	Lewis Road		Airport Road
8.10	Splitt Ave	3.50	Berkley School
	Dixon Road		Airport Road
8.15	Ohaupo Road/Urlich shops	4.00	Mystery Creek Road
8.20	Normandy Avenue		Mellow Road
8.30	Berkley School		Kaipaki Road
		4.10	Lamb Street
			Shakespeare Street
			Queen Street
			Thornton Road
		4.35	Goodwood School

Ministry of Education Buses
The Ministry of Education provides a free service for students who reside more that 4.7 kms from their nearest school. Our contract provider is Cambridge Travel Lines. For details of times and routes, please contact Cambridge Travel Lines directly on 827 7363.