Hi all – just a friendly reminder that the school bus will depart 12.10pm on Tues 17 March due to meet the teacher interviews. If you need help with pickups, please post in the bus stop support group on Whatsapp.
Farmer Jock cartoons back on the bus
A huge thank you to the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) Papakura / Franklin Committee and to Charlene and Steve of ISA Services for the funding and installation of the Farmer Jock cartoons on our school bus.
The late David Henshaw kindly granted Pukekohe East School permission to use his iconic Farmer Jock cartoon characters. We are grateful to the Henshaw family for their ongoing support. The cartoon images are © T D Henshaw Arts Trust, 2018.

Reminder | backup driver this afternoon (Thurs 5 March 2026)
Hello bus families – a reminder that James (backup driver) and Angely will be managing the afternoon school bus run today (5 March 2026). Bus leaves school 3.10pm
Reminder | AGM | Mon 16 Feb
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Annual General Meeting – all bus families welcome
Monday 16th February 2026, 7pm – 8pm
@ Pukekohe East School
We would love to see as many bus families as possible attend the Pukekohe East School Bus Society AGM.
Our Society has a proud history of running a dedicated school bus since 1946 – which makes this year the 80th Anniversary! It is one of only two school bus services run in this way across the country. Over many years the bus has provided a great service taking children to and from school along with many school events.
The agenda includes:
Recap of minutes from last year’s AGM
Chairperson’s Annual Report
Statement of Accounts and Treasurer’s Annual Report
Voting and re-election of committee members: Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary
Ratify Bus Society as part of 2022 Incorporated Societies Act
Update on bus operations and fundraising
Future plans
Encouraging more society members to join
General business
The Society has a wonderful group of dedicated parents on the committee and members that are very keen to keep our bus service running – but we need your help. Come to the AGM to hear more!
Reminder | No bus service (Friday 6 Feb 2026 )
There is no school bus service on Fri 6 Feb 2026 due to Waitangi Day. The school bus service will commence on Mon 09 Feb 2026 as per the current bus timetable.
