July 2017 TO PARENTS OF YEAR 7 AND NEW SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ATTENDING JFS FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 Dear Parent(s) TRANSPORT TO THE SCHOOL SITE I write with details of transport arrangements to the School, effective from the start of next term. I enclose a borough by borough explanation of the routes to The Mall. Details of bus routes are also posted on the JFS website www.jfs.brent.sch.uk. This section of the website is password protected and the password is currently: jfsinfo5777 There is important information about the starting times for all students at the commencement of the academic year, when starting times vary for new Year 7 and Year 12 students on the first day of term. Any changes to details to the information contained in this booklet will be publicised on the School s website just before the start of the term. In respect of the transport by bus, please be aware that it cannot be guaranteed that there will be sufficient capacity on any one bus at any particular time. Therefore we urge parents to ensure their children get to their bus stop in plenty of time, particularly as students need to be in the classroom by 8.30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 8.40 am on Tuesdays, for the start of their lessons and registration (please see over for start times on induction days). Those students travelling to Kingsbury Station by bus or train are advised to plan to arrive at Kingsbury no later than 8.10 a.m so as to give themselves sufficient time to walk from the station to School. I take this opportunity to point out to you that part of the School s obligation to the London Borough of Brent includes observance of the terms of a Green Travel Plan. This incorporates a commitment to encourage travel to the site by walking, cycling or public transport. Racks are provided for 100 bikes. Only those students travelling with a sibling to the adjacent Michael Sobell Sinai School, or with a member of staff of JFS, or disabled students, will be permitted to enter the site in a car during School hours. I do hope that all parents and students observe this requirement in order that the School can meet its legal commitments to Brent. Failure to do so increases traffic congestion, damages relationships with our neighbours and could result in the School facing possible consequences in connection with the implementation of the Green Travel Plan. I hope you find this letter and the enclosed information helpful.
Y o u r s s i n c e r e l y J a m i e P e s t o n Director of Operations
STARTING TIMES AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 For students using existing public transport routes, there will be regular buses as per Transport for London published timetables. TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER: Years 7 and 12: School starts at the normal time of 8.30 a.m. and bus times are as stated below. All buses will leave the site at the end of the school day. Years 8-11 and 13: No School WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER: Year 7 11 and Year 13: School starts at the regular time of 8.30 a.m. and bus times are as stated below. Year 12: No School All buses will leave the site at the end of the school day. THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER: Years 7 11 and Year 12: School starts at the regular time of 8.30 a.m. and bus times are as stated below. Year 13: No School. FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER: All students: Regular start of 8.30 a.m. (Normal Summer Friday finish) There is no School for Year 12 students on Wednesday 6 September and no school for Year 13 students on Tuesday 5 or Thursday 7 September. DEPARTURE TIMES ON THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER: B76 FROM WATFORD AND B77 FROM RADLETT On all days the B76 departs at 7.24 a.m. from Watford and the B77 departs at 7.20 a.m. from Radlett. THE 688 FROM SOUTHGATE The 688 departs between 6.59 and 7.04 a.m. from Southgate station. THE 683 FROM FRIERN BARNET The 683 departs between 7.15 and 7.20 a.m. from Friern Barnet. THE 653 FROM MUSWELL HILL The 653 departs between 7.10 and 7.15 a.m. from Muswell Hill. ANY VARIATION TO THESE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED ON THE JFS WEBSITE www.jfs.brent.sch.uk. IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK THE DAY BEFORE THE START OF ANY TERM IN CASE THERE ARE ANY LAST MINUTE CHANGES ADVISED TO THE SCHOOL BY THE TRANSPORT AUTHORITIES.
JFS School The Mall Kenton Harrow Middlesex HA3 9TE Telephone: 020 8206 3100 AN AREA GUIDE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES TO JFS THE MALL, KENTON FOR JFS PARENTS, STAFF AND VISITORS JULY 2017
79, 204, 688 AND 305 FROM EDGWARE PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET The 79, 204 and 305 buses run from Edgware Station to the side of the site or very close to it. There are six buses on the 688 route in the morning and four in the afternoon. The 688 is a TfL school day only route. It comes to and leaves from the site. It comes from Southgate via Mill Hill, Hale Lane, Station Road Edgware and Camrose Avenue to the school site. Scheduled approximate bus journey times between Edgware Station and the School are 20 minutes. The 79 and 305 routes depart from Edgware approximately every 10 minutes during the rush hour and are timetabled to takes twenty minutes to The Mall. The 688 buses are timetabled to pass through Edgware between 07.40 and 07.50 and are timetabled to takes 20 minutes to the JFS site. 79, 204, 305 AND 688 TO EDGWARE Afternoon departures from Kingsbury on the 79, 204 and 305 routes are approximately every 12 minutes. The 688 buses leave the site between 15.45 and 15.55 and take about 20 minutes to get to Edgware. FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE 688 ROUTE SEE THE ENFIELD PAGE OF THIS GUIDE FROM THE GOLDERS GREEN AND HENDON AREAS The 183 bus runs from Golders Green Station, through Hendon to Kenton. The stop nearest the School is at Kingsbury Station, a few minutes walk away from the first pedestrian entrance to the School site. Scheduled approximate bus journey time between Golders Green Station and the School is 31 minutes and buses are scheduled in each direction every 10 minutes. The 324 service leaves every 20 minutes from Brent Cross via Hendon Central to Kingsbury Station. The journey is timetabled to take 20 minutes. Please note that the route will not be able to carry all those students who may wish to make use of it and appropriate consideration should be given in this regard by all parents and students. 183 SERVICE FROM THE JFS SITE One 183 starts its route from the JFS site at 15.45 from Mondays to Thursdays and 14.20 on summer Fridays. We are grateful to TfL for giving this consideration to JFS students. FROM THE MILL HILL BROADWAY AND HALE LANE AREA The 688 stops at Mill Hill Broadway and then comes to the School site, via Hale Lane, Station Road Edgware and Camrose Avenue to the school site. In the afternoon, three TfL buses, designated as route 628 leave the School site and go via Deansbrook Road to Mill Hill Broadway where they join the 688 route to Totteridge, Whetstone and Southgate.
FROM THE FRIERN BARNET, WOODSIDE PARK, FINCHLEY CENTRAL AND NORTH FINCHLEY AREAS DEDICATED BUSES FROM FRIERN BARNET The 683 bus service commences at Friern Barnet on Woodhouse Road around the corner from Colney Hatch Lane. It then proceeds to Tally Ho Corner, stopping on the small stretch of road called Kingsway. Its route continues along Ballards Lane. After passing Finchley Central Station, it turns right at Gravel Hill to join Hendon Lane. This permits the route to interchange with the 326 from Friern Barnet. The bus follows the 183 route from Hendon to Kingsbury Circle and then goes on to the site. Two double decker buses run each morning, with a similar service in the opposite direction in the afternoons. Bus stops en route. Please note that TfL buses have an obligation to stop at any TfL bus stop en route to permit passengers to board, if they have capacity. These buses are not designated by TfL as being for exclusive use by JFS students. Afternoon buses will leave shortly after close of school on early Friday and Erev Yom Tov closing. The 683 buses depart from Friern Barnet between 07.15 and 07.20. The scheduled journey time between Friern Barnet and the School is 42 minutes. The 683 buses depart from JFS to Friern Barnet between 15.50 and 16.00. The scheduled journey time is 42 minutes. 653 ROUTE FROM MUSWELL HILL The 653 route starts at 07.15 from Muswell Hill Broadway. From there it runs along Fortis Green and East End Road to Gravel Hill where it joins the 683 route to the School. Two double decker buses run each morning, with a similar service in the opposite direction in the afternoons. FROM ARKLEY, TOTTERIDGE AND HIGH BARNET AREAS Students in these areas can take the 688 route via Totteridge Station. In the afternoon, the 688 and 628 leave from the School site and go to Southgate via Totteridge Lane. In the afternoon, 3 TfL buses designated as route 628 leave the school site and go via Deansbrook Road to Mill Hill Broadway where they join the 688 route to Totteridge, Whetstone and Southgate. We draw the attention of parents living in or near Arkley and High Barnet to the 614 route run by UNO. A bus leaves The Spires in Barnet at 07.11 and departs from Arkley 4 minutes later. It gets to Queensbury Station at 07.55 from where one can get a Jubilee Line train to Kingsbury. In the evening there are UNO buses from Queensbury at 16.15, 16.50, 17.25 and 17.55. MILL HILL VILLAGE AND MILL HILL EAST The 688 comes down Totteridge Lane and turns left into Highwood Hill before proceeding down Hammers Lane and Daws Lane to Mill Hill Broadway and then directly on to the School.
WEMBLEY AND PRESTON ROAD PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT The 79 bus which runs from Edgware through to Alperton may be relevant for those living in Wembley KENTON The 183 bus runs through Kingsbury along the length of Kenton Road and on to Pinner. NEASDEN TO SWISS COTTAGE The Jubilee Line to Kingsbury provides convenient access for those coming from the Wembley area or from the southern end of the borough, including Willesden and Kilburn. Kingsbury Station is approximately a 7 minute walk to the site. PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW FROM THE BELMONT, CANONS PARK AND STANMORE AREAS The 324 service leaves every 20 minutes from Stanmore Station and travels to Kingsbury Station. The journey is timetabled to take 23 minutes. Please note that the route will not be able to carry all those students who may wish to make use of it and appropriate consideration should be given in this regard by all parents and students. The 79 bus or the Jubilee Line will provide the most convenient access. See details of the 79 bus route on the Edgware sheet. Kingsbury Station is approximately a 7 minute walk to the site. FROM THE PINNER, NORTHWOOD AND HARROW AREAS For some students the 183 bus route will be easily accessible. The scheduled approximate bus journey between Pinner and the School is 35 minutes. Alternatively, students may take the Metropolitan Line to Wembley Park, switching there to the Jubilee Line to Kingsbury. The approximate journey time from Pinner to Kingsbury by this route, allowing for the change at Wembley Park is 20 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD AND
THOSE PARTS OF SOUTHGATE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET DEDICATED BUS FROM THE SOUTHGATE AREA There are six 688 buses in the morning and three 688 buses and three 628 buses in the afternoon. The 688 route starts at Southgate Underground Station, and makes stops at Osidge Lane (Hampden Square) and Brunswick Park before proceeding along Totteridge Lane, via Mill Hill Broadway, Edgware Station and Queensbury Station and then to the school site. In the afternoon the 688 follows the same route in reverse. The 628 does not go via the centre of Edgware but goes via Deansbrook Road before joining the 688 route at Mill Hill Broadway and proceeding to Totteridge, Whetstone and Southgate. Bus stops en route. Please note that TfL buses have an obligation to stop at any TfL bus stop en route to permit passengers to board, if they have capacity. The exact numbers taking a bus on any one day will vary and these buses are not designated by TfL as being for exclusive use by JFS. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES It is possible to get to the site using the Underground and Overground Network via the Metropolitan Line, changing at Moorgate or Kings Cross stations on to a fast train to Wembley Park and then walking across the platform to take the Jubilee Line one stop to Kingsbury Station. Kingsbury Station is approximately a 7 minute walk to the site. The six 688 buses depart from Southgate between 06.59 and 07.04. They arrive at Totteridge Station approximately 15 minutes later. Scheduled journey times from Southgate to JFS are 56 minutes. The three 688 and three 628 buses leave JFS between 15.45 and 15.55 and are scheduled to arrive 55 minutes later. Afternoon buses will leave shortly after close of school on early Friday and Erev Yom Tov.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY TRAIN ACCESS One train route is the Silverlink rail line to West Hampstead. There, students will be able to change to the Jubilee Line Station, across the road, for Kingsbury. The anticipated journey time from Hackney Central to West Hampstead is 25 minutes with an additional 15 minutes on the Jubilee Line to Kingsbury. There are regular trains from Seven Sisters on the Victoria Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross, students will be able to board a fast train to Wembley Park using the Metropolitan Line. At Wembley Park they can board a Jubilee Line train which departs from the adjoining platform to the Metropolitan Line, Kingsbury Station is one stop from Wembley Park. The total journey will take approximately one hour. There are regular trains from Manor House on the Piccadilly Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross students will be able to board a fast train to Wembley Park using the Metropolitan Line. At Wembley Park they can board a Jubilee Line train which departs from the adjoining platform to the Metropolitan Line. Kingsbury Station is one stop from Wembley Park. The total journey will take approximately one hour. Kingsbury Station is approximately a 7 minute walk to the site. TRAIN TIMES TO AND FROM THE HACKNEY AREA MORNING Depart Manor House 07.21arrive Kings Cross 07.31 Depart Kings Cross 07.38 arrive Wembley Park08.00 Depart Wembley Park 08.09 arrive Kingsbury 08.13 Depart Seven Sisters 07.24arrive Kings Cross 07.35 Depart Kings Cross 07.43 arrive Wembley Park08.05 Depart Wembley Park 08.09 arrive Kingsbury08.13 Depart Hackney Central 07.16arrive West Hampstead07.39 Depart West Hampstead 07.50arrive Kingsbury08.06 AFTERNOON Depart Kingsbury16.18Arrive Wembley Park16.23 Depart Wembley Park 16.33Arrive Kings Cross 16.54 Depart Kings Cross 17.03Arrive Manor House 17.12 Depart Kings Cross 17.02Arrive Seven Sisters17.13 Depart Kingsbury 16.18Arrive West Hampstead16.33 Depart West Hampstead16.39Arrive Hackney Central17.02 For times at intermediate stops on any of these routes please consult the appropriate area guide
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL LONDON BOROUGH OF HARINGEY MUSWELL HILL AND HIGHGATE Students close to the High Barnet branch of the Northern Line will be able to take a train from Highgate to Finchley Central. There they will be able to connect with the special 683 bus service travelling via Finchley Central to and from the School site. The scheduled approximate bus journey times between Finchley Central Station and the School is 38 minutes. Students in Muswell Hill can board the 653 bus. It starts at 07.09 from Muswell Hill Broadway. From there it runs along Fortis Green and East End Road to Gravel Hill where it joins the 683 route to the School. There is one bus to and from school on this route each day. SOUTH TOTTENHAM, MANOR HOUSE AND WOOD GREEN For Haringey residents in the South Tottenham area, there are regular trains from Seven Sisters on the Victoria Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross students will be able to board a fast train to Wembley Park using the Metropolitan line. At Wembley Park they can board a Jubilee Line train that departs from the adjoining Metropolitan Line platform. Kingsbury Station is one stop from Wembley Park. The total journey will take approximately one hour. Please see the illustrative timetable on the Hackney Page. There are regular trains from Wood Green and Manor House on the Piccadilly Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross students will be able to board a fast train to Wembley Park using the Metropolitan Line. At Wembley Park they can board a Jubilee Line platform. Kingsbury Station is one stop from Wembley Park. The total journey will be approximately one hour. Please see the illustrative timetable on the Hackney Page. Kingsbury Station is approximately a 7 minute walk to the site. In the past there has been a private minibus, organised by parents. This is not currently in operation due to a lack of interest. Should a parent be interested in trying to restart this route, please do contact the School and ask to speak to Mr Peston.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO THE MALL HERTFORDSHIRE The B76 and B77 services are operated by Sullivan Buses. Tel: 01707-646803 THE ROUTES FROM RADLETT, BOREHAMWOOD AND ELSTREE In the morning, one B77 bus starts in Radlett at 7.20 proceeding via Organ Hall Farm to Elstree and Borehamwood Station. The bus leaves Elstree and Borehamwood Station between 07.30 and 07.35. The reverse arrangements apply in the afternoons. The approximate journey time between Elstree and Borehamwood Station and the School is 38 minutes. Departures from JFS will be at 15.55. This route may also be helpful for those students living in Luton and Arkley. THE B76 ROUTE FROM BUSHEY STATION The B76 route starts at 07.28 at Bushey Railway Station, via, Bushey Heath and The Alpine. After The Alpine the B76 goes straight to the site without any further stops. The B76 will depart at 15.55 from the site, arriving back to Bushey Station at around 16.40. FOR DETAILED PRICING AND SEASON TICKET PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT SULLIVAN BUSES DIRECTLY http://www.sullivanbuses.co.uk/ PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES FROM HERTFORDSHIRE ON WHICH ONE CAN USE OYSTER CARDS. BUSHEY The 142 runs via Bushey to Stanmore station, from which one can get the Jubilee Line to Kingsbury. The School is approximately a seven minute walk from Kingsbury station. Students may also join the 324 bus route from Stanmore station. BOREHAMWOOD AND ELSTREE The 292 and 107 run to Edgware from where one can board the 688 to and from the School site.