Les Beaucamps High School
Getting to School
Active Travel
We promote walking and cycling as a healthy way for our students to travel to school. Research shows being active can help students concentrate better and increase their levels of achievement. Being active on their journey to school also helps young people reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
By walking or cycling, our school community can also help reduce the number of vehicles on the road making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. It also reduces the pollution caused from exhaust fumes helping combat climate change and create cleaner air.
You could also consider park and stride – find a location near to the school to drop off and walk from there.
Below is a link to an image of an active travel map, highlighting walking and cycling distances around the school. Click on the map to open a larger view, locate your home and work out how long it could take you to get to school using active travel, it might be quicker than you think!
You can find more information about using the Ruettes Tranquilles network and active travel zones by downloading and using the Walking and Cycling Guernsey app for Apple or Android devices.
By School Bus
The school buses operate every morning and afternoon (please note, there are no school buses home at 12:30pm on the last day of each end of term).
In order to use the school bus service your child will require a QR code. To obtain a QR code, or if you have any queries, please visit the School Buses website or contact them by email.
The bus stops for the 42, 60 & 61 scheduled bus services are within a 5 minute walk from school and the 41 and P2 services are also less than a 15 minute walk. This means getting to school on the bus is very easy and don’t forget all young people travel for free if they have a student PuffinPass. Maps, timetables and a live bus tracker can be found at www.buses.gg
Contact details for School Buses are below, along with details of the bespoke bus routes for LBHS.
By Motorcycle
Students are permitted to ride and park a motorcycle at school within the designated motorcycle parking zone once they have completed their Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). All students riding a motorcycle to school must complete the relevant form which can be found below.
We recommend students wear the appropriate safety gear, as per their CBT training. Rules for motorcycle riders are listed below (and must be agreed to when completing the form):
- I will ensure my motorcycle is roadworthy and kept well maintained;
- I will park in the designated motorcycle parking area in a sensible manner and ensure the exit/entrance is left clear;
- I will leave the motorcycle parking area once my motorcycle is secured and will not return to it until the end-of-day bell (unless given direct permission by a member of staff);
- I will obey the instructions of the Special Constables conducting traffic at all times;
- If directed to stop or wait by the Special Constables, I will ensure I do so in a timely manner;
- I will allow Guernsey Police to check my motorcycle without obstruction and in a polite and respectful manner when they make their regular visits to LBHS to conduct motorcycle spot checks;
- When arriving or departing school, I will always obey all traffic rules and speed limits, as well as riding in single file at all times.
If any rider fails to comply with the above, parents/carers will be contacted and LBHS reserve the right to deny the rider from parking their motorcycle on the school premises for an indefinite period.
By Car
Special Constables are on duty before and after school in the main road outside of Les Beaucamps High School and as you exit our main car park. Special Constables are highly respected members of our school community and their instructions must be followed at all times by parents and students alike. The car park can be extremely busy before and after school and, whilst we appreciate it can be a frustrating time, we will not tolerate any abuse directed towards our Special Constables.
To avoid congestion, the Special Constables will filter traffic through, signalling instructions to other road users. Please follow their instructions at all times, they are there for the safety of everyone.
Please do not stop on the main pedestrian crossing outside of school or in the middle of the access road; if you need to drop-off or collect, please indicate and pull over to allow traffic to flow. Please remind your child to stick to the pavements and always use the pedestrian crossing when crossing over the car park.
There is an inner bus lane separated from the main vehicle lane, clearly marked with red cones. Please do not use this lane when the school buses are in situ. This is for the safety of our students who may be boarding or un-boarding the buses. Please give way to the school buses where possible.