School buses operate from a number of locations within the City and Shire. Each of our school buses has a representative from First Group to accompany the children to and from school. These representatives are a friendly face and ensure the agreed drop off and pick up arrangements are in place between families and the school. Many children enjoy the daily commute with their friends which allows parents the comfort that their child is safe and well looked after.
Nursery children must be signed in and out of the Nursery on a daily basis and are therefore not able to use this service.
Morning School Bus Service
Robert Gordon’s College offers a morning bus service from the following locations for Junior and Senior pupils, arriving at approximately 8.15 am.
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Peterculter (via North Deeside Road, Springfield Road, Queens Road, Carden Place)
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Westhill (via Kingswells Park and Ride)
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Ellon (via Newburgh, Balmedie, Bridge of Don)
There is also a shared morning service from the following locations:
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Stonehaven (via Portlethen, Marywell and Cove)
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Inverurie (via Kintore, Blackburn and Kingswells)
Afternoon School Bus Service
A school bus runs at the end of the day for Junior School pupils travelling to Peterculter with various stops along the way. A return bus to Ellon is currently being trialled.
P1-P4 children must be met at the bus stop by a parent, guardian or named representative, or walk with an older sibling (P5-P7) if consent is given. P5-7 pupils do not need to be met at the bus stop and may walk home on their own.
Places on the morning and afternoon buses can be reserved on a termly basis. The bus services are billed monthly in arrears.
Senior Pupils Sport Afternoon
Senior pupils are transported to Countesswells at 1.45pm on their sport day and make their own way home. Buses are provided for teams travelling to Countesswells after school for training.