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Bus Route Review for 2015

This term the school bus route is being reviewed by the bus society executive to determine the optimum school bus route for 2015.

Families move in and out of the area throughout the year and the 2015 school bus route will be based on anticipated demand, parent and driver feedback, and distance/cost factors.

A change to the bus timetable can have a large effect on families with work commitments and after-school activities. If you depend on the bus, it’s important that you participate in the bus route review process.

We urge all bus families, and families interested in using the bus, to get involved in the bus route review process; the earlier the better using the feedback form, and please attend the Bus Route Review Meeting on 2nd December 2014 to share your views and hear from others. More>

Two strike system for onboard behaviour

As a result of yesterday’s incident, the Bus Society Executive is instigating a two strike system to help our bus drivers maintain appropriate onboard behaviour. It takes effect from today.

Two strikes and you’re off the bus
A child who misbehaves on the bus is issued a ‘first strike’ warning by the bus driver. Strikes are at the discretion of the driver, whose primary concern is the safety of the children on board. If the child is deemed to have misbehaved a second time, they shall be suspended from using the bus for a week. The child’s parents will be notified of incidents and strikes by the Bus Society Executive.

The Sound of Music Bus Trip

You haven’t missed out.  We still have some seats available on The Sound of Music bus trip.SoM

The world’s most popular musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to Auckland and the Bus Society has arranged special group seating at the show and a fun ride there and back on the school bus.

Date: Sunday 19 October 2014.
Time: Departing school at 11am for 1pm show.
Cost: $110 per person which includes A Reserve show ticket and the return bus fare.

Please contact Lara Utatao to reserve your spot. Email larautatao@xtra.co.nz or phone 09 2336811.

Why not gift a ticket to a grandparent to take the kids? Siblings, relatives and friends all welcome on board. Numbers are limited so book now, don’t delay.