Coomera State School has been a participant in the Active School Travel program since 2020. In 2020, we were privileged to receive a donation from the Gold Coast City Council Donna Gates Cr, Deputy Mayor of the Gold Coast to expand our storage area for bikes and scooters.
This was the beginning of our journey in the Active School Travel initiative of the GCCC and Coomera State School. We are now a legacy school.
Our official Active School Travel program is currently not running due to the planned upgrade of Viney Park, our usual meeting point. Keep your eye out for when the program recommences.
Why we're fans
Our Active School Travel (AST) program encourages families, and staff who are able, to leave their cars at home. In return, we get:
- healthier, more active students and parents,
- greater road safety awareness among students and families,
- a safer school environment and reduced traffic congestion at the school gate (by at least 16 per cent in peak periods),
- a cleaner, more sustainable Gold Coast, and
- a more social and connected community.
How can families participate?
Active school travel options include:
Walking
Leave the car at home and walk to school. If you live too far away, you can drive part of the way, and walk the rest. This is called “Park & Stride." Why not meet some friends at the park and walk together? It's a great way to meet other parents and make new friends. Hint: 500m is about a 10 minute walk.
Riding or scooting
Ride your bike or scooter! It's legal to ride carefully on the footpath – and remember to always have your helmet secured. Riding with children can help boost their confidence; teach them about road rules and give them exposure to traffic situations.
Carpooling
Find a friend and carpool to school. It saves money and time. Talk to friends in your child's class and see who lives nearby and is going your way.
Public transport
The City of Gold Coast works in partnership with TransLink , which has a school service finder to help families find bus, train and tram services within one kilometre of school. They also have information on school travel safety, tickets and travel.
It is recommended that parents and carers travel on public transport with your children to demonstrate how to tap on and off with a go card, find a seat and travel safely.
Bus stops
To get the latest up-to-date bus travel information please use the
Translink Journey Planner which includes school and public buses.
To help you plan your Active Travel, here is a printable map of the area around Coomera State School.