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Donations Needed For Newer Larger Bus

Please make a donation to help keep our special historic school bus service going. The Pukekohe East School Bus has been operating since 1946, nearly 70 years. It was the first cooperatively-owned school bus in New Zealand and is thought to be the only one left.

Fast-forward to 2013 and the children of Pukekohe East School need a larger newer bus. Our current bus is at capacity and requires ongoing costly maintenance. A larger newer second-hand model will cost $120,000. The school community is saving hard but we need outside donations to reach our target.

Our school bus is 100% self-funded; no government funding is available to us. Please make a donation to our new bus cause so that we can continue to take the children of Pukekohe East to school and back everyday. Every little bit counts, just a couple dollars will do. To make a donation click here>  Thank you!

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Good Sorts Stardom for Judy

Friday was Judy Shutt’s last day driving the Pukekohe East School bus and the afternoon bus run was anything but ordinary. Seated on board the decorated bus was ONE News reporter Hadyn Jones who filmed Judy and her kids’ last ride together for his Good Sorts show. The clip will air on Sunday 7th July during ONE News at 6.

Thanks to Jenny Walter who nominated Judy for the Good Sorts slot and coordinated the filming, and to Jenni Harrison who created the terrific banner for the back of the bus.

Judy Shutt

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RED 2 Movie Poster

RED 2 Movie for Kids’ Sake

Sit back and relax at a special movie screening of RED 2 in support of the Pukekohe East School bus.

RED 2 is an action-comedy movie and the much-awaited sequel to RED. Star cast includes Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. All money raised goes towards affording a new school bus for Pukekohe East School kids.

WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
7PM for DRINKS and NIBBLES. MOVIE STARTS at 8PM.
PUKEKOHE CINEMA 3, Edinburgh Street.
$20 TICKET includes MOVIE, NIBBLES, a BEER or WINE on arrival.

Tickets are available from the school office on Runciman Rd or BUY ONLINE through GIVEALITTLE. Click on ‘Donate Now’, enter your credit card details and type RED 2 in the comment box. Print your receipt to present on the night.

Babysitters available. Our fine babysitters are trustworthy ex-Pukekohe East School children. Contact Kristen to book a babysitter.