The bus service is subsidized by the State Government for students travelling to the Catholic school or college situated closest to their home address. All students and parents/guardians who are using the subsidized bus service must complete and sign the application forms including the Code of Conduct declaration before bus travel can commence.
The Code of Conduct is a set of ‘rules’ about behaviour on the buses to ensure a safe journey for all students. The form is available on the Marian College website, from the Front Office or the Bus Coordinator.
Two bus companies cater for town and country students to a radius of approx 70K’s from Marian College-
- Through Christians Bus Co and in association with Ararat Community College, seven buses transport students to and from areas including Armstrong, Crowlands, Elmhurst, Warrak, Buangor, Beaufort, Tatyoon,Yalla Y Poora, Willaura, Moyston, Rhymney and associated districts.
- Through Sandlants Bus Company we cater for the Stawell and District students including those from Pomonal, Halls Gap, Landsborough and Great Western.
Students and parents/guardians must complete and sign the application forms including the Code of Conduct declaration before bus travel can commence.
The Code of Conduct is a set of ‘rules’ about behaviour on the buses to ensure a safe journey for all students. The form is available on the Marian College website.Senior students are appointed bus monitors/captains and report any incidents to House Leaders.
Bus Information - routes and stops
Guide to Register
All travellers to complete Guide to Register and apply for bus travel
Guide to register and apply for bus travel (89 KB)
Stawell, Halls Gap, Pomonal travellers
All Stawell, Halls Gap and Pomonal travellers to complete Form 3 Conveyance Allowance application
Form 3 Public Transport Travel Sandlants
Country Buses
Travellers on country buses - Christians buses
Form 1 Application for Christians
Ad-Hoc
Occasional bus travel - Ad-Hoc