Transport/Vehicle Use at Boarding Reminders

Boarding Van

Boarding has an 11-seater van driven by the wonderful Nigel Greeson on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3.30 to 8.30 pm and on Wednesday from 2.30 to 8.30 pm. Bookings for the van are essential and are coordinated by boarding staff the evening prior. 

Van use priority is as follows: school teams and activities such as rowing, touch, volleyball, netball, and cheerleading. All other activities, such as dance, tutoring, physio, dentist appointments, etc., are personal and will be considered daily. This is a complimentary service, and students will be accommodated where and if possible. 

Transporting students can be challenging with venues across the city and at various times. Therefore, we ask that arrangements be made with team coaches, managers, day student parents, or teammates to help with transport needs. Note: All drivers must be approved.

Boarders MUST be ready to leave at the listed departure time. This means signing out, filling their water bottles, and waiting outside Bishops Hall with all their gear. Boarders must also be ready at the scheduled pick-up time. Delays have a detrimental effect on all subsequent rides.

Taxis /Ubers

If a boarder needs to use a taxi or Uber as a mode of transport, the student must pay for all costs. Dio does not have accounts with any taxi companies, and costs cannot be disbursed. Please ensure your child has sufficient funds if you require them to use a taxi or Uber.

Private Vehicles at Boarding

Under no circumstances is a student permitted to bring a car to school without permission from Jackie Smith, Director of Boarding, or Senior House Parent - Alverta Le'au'nae. 

Students must apply to be considered for this privilege. A letter of permission from a parent or guardian detailing the activities for which approval is sought must be attached to the official application form. The type of activities must be permitted under the boarding rules, e.g., travel to and from home or sports training/events off-site. 

As parking spaces are limited, priority will be given to Year 13 boarders. Car parks will be individually assigned to specific students with exclusive rights to those parks. Car keys must be handed to the boarding staff on arrival back at boarding and will be locked in the office overnight. Students will not be allowed to keep their keys with them overnight. (Weekends may be an exception).

Looking ahead to 2025, the safety of our boarders is our number one priority. Therefore, from 1 January 2025, Y12 and Y13 boarders applying for the privilege of bringing their vehicle to boarding with their official application form and photocopy of restricted or full driver's licence must also submit evidence of having completed a defensive driving course.