The Bus Society Easter Raffle raised $2,175 in raffle ticket sales. The money raised will be put to good use including new front tyres for the school bus.

Thank you everyone for donating hamper items and selling your raffle tickets, and thanks to Lisa and Gail for organising the raffle.

Our top ticket seller was Amelia Wallace, pictured here holding her chocolate bunny prize.

On Mother’s Day, Sunday 10th May, our school bus is heading to Singin’ in the Rain at the Civic Theatre, downtown Auckland. There’s room for you on board to experience this world-class musical coming to New Zealand.

Pukekohe Travel has secured great seats and is offering a combined show and coach package for $115 pp. Our school bus being the mode of transport and departing Pukekohe at 11.30am for a 1pm matinee show.

Great timing as a Mother’s Day present. Get a group of mums together or treat Grandma. Children welcome.

We are grateful to Pukekohe Travel for contracting our school bus. The bus portion of the ticket price is going to the Pukekohe East School Bus Society to help fund the school bus service.

If you enjoyed The Sound of Music you’ll love this outing too; a relaxed bus ride with friends and convenient drop-off outside the theatre. No parking hassle, no parking cost, and ideal for grandmothers who prefer not to walk far!

There are 15 spaces remaining so be quick to get your tickets from Pukekohe Travel at 89 King Street, or contact Lisa Wharfe.

From the producers of The Sound of Music, Annie and Jersey Boys, comes another critically acclaimed production from a sell-out season in London’s West End – the ever-popular musical Singin’ in the Rain is set to make a splash in New Zealand.

This spectacular show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinseltown glamour of one of the world’s best-loved movies and tells the story of the first Hollywood musical. 

Among a host of sensational song and dance numbers, the iconic Singin’ in the Rain dance sequence is flawlessly recreated – with the help of 12,000 litres of water!

Musical star Bethany Dickson, who recently performed as Maria in The Sound of Music, returns to the stage together with Grant Almirall who triumphed in the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. 

With its joyous story and sumptuous set design and costumes, Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical.

Get organised early for Christmas with these fantastic gift ideas and you’ll be helping the school. Village Press olive oil gift packs and tapenades are perfect for your foodie friends and family, and the Farmer Jock 2015 calendar will bring a smile to many. Order deadline is next Thursday, 20th November. Click here to view and print the order form, and return your order form with payment to the school office. Simple as that. 50% of all sales is donated to the school bus.

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan kindly offered a group twilight garden tour and ‘plot to plate’ dinner at her home in Hunua for a lucky bidder at our Bus Society Bus Bash event fundraiser. This special garden tour event is happening on Friday 5th December from 6pm.  We may need a few people to help Lynda on the evening to serve dinner. Any volunteers please contact Jenny Walter on jennywalter@outlook.com. It will be fun helping out and Lynda’s garden is gorgeous.