We’re seeking helpers to assist with making Easter Raffle booklets. It’s an easy job done at home; stapling and numbering tickets, and using a sewing machine to create the perforation.

The bus society’s annual Easter Raffle is a popular event for the kids and an important fundraiser for the school bus. Tickets will be sent home to families in a couple of weeks.

Many hands make light work! Lorraine Horne has kindly offered to lead the charge on the Easter Raffle. Can anyone help her out by making some booklets? If you can lend a hand please contact Lorraine ph 022 390 4570.

Family and friends may like to take the school bus to Pet Day and avoid parking hassle. There are two pick up and drop off times: 10am and 11am pick up at Hill School then Valley School. 1pm and 2pm drop off back to Hill School and Valley School. All welcome to catch the bus to Pet Day for a gold coin donation.

Get your gladrags on. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is coming to Auckland in April next year and the bus society is considering a bus outing to see the acclaimed show at the Civic Theatre.

Lara Utatao got in quick to hold a group booking of well-appointed A Reserve seats for the 1pm matinee on Saturday 29th of April 2017, which is the last day of the Term 1 school holidays.

The cost would be $110 per person. Includes group-discounted A Reserve show ticket and return bus ride.

It’s some time away and we’d like to gauge interest before committing to the tickets. Those interested please contact Lara Utatao – laraandmark@xtra.co.nz or 021 946 360.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

One of the most enduring shows of all time Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is now reinvented for a new generation. With a contemporary twist, the show exudes all the colour, wit and energy of this irresistible family musical.

A joyous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven scheming brothers and his coat of many colours, Joseph is a kaleidoscope of catchy songs and colourful dance numbers – Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door to Me and Go Go Go Joseph – parodying various musical styles from rock ‘n’ roll to country and western, French ballad, calypso and jazz. This lavish international production features an outstanding cast.

The Stening family invite other bus families to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Pukekohe.

Oceania Helicopters is running scenic flights on Saturday 17th September for just $50pp to raise money for the Counties Hockey Hatch Cup team. For bookings contact Kristen Stening 0274931481 and kristen@oceaniahelicopters.com.