Reminder New Bus Route Starting Term 2

A new school bus route will take effect from Monday 5th April, the first day of Term Two. Click here to view the new bus route map and timetable.

The new bus route runs in a figure 8 loop that accommodates all existing bus users and will enable more families to use the bus. Importantly it also addresses bus stop safety concerns that had arisen due to our larger-size bus. The same route will be followed both morning and afternoon.

Thank you to those parents who contributed to the bus route planning via the bus website and registration forms, and special thanks to those parents who participated in the bus route meetings. This new bus route will be used at least through to the end of this year. It will be reviewed in December and we’ll welcome your feedback at that time.

Bus stop times have changed
The bus will be turning left out of school and heading first to the north. This means the majority of bus stop times have changed. Current bus users please refer to the timetable for your new bus stop times. In some cases a bus stop may have moved to the opposite side of the road.

If you are not currently using the school bus please take a look at the new route. You might find the bus is now serving your area and you can avoid the hassle of trying to find a park outside school. To start using the bus please complete the registration form.

Valley Road bus stop has moved. New ‘Town Stop’ with plenty of parking.
The bus will no longer be turning right at the Valley Road dairy. The Valley Road stop is moving to opposite #68 Valley Road for families on foot. In addition there is a new convenient ‘town stop’ at the Family Christian Centre carpark on Belgium Road. It has plenty of parking and a safe area for kids to wait. Thanks to the generosity of the Family Christian Centre for allowing us to use their carpark.

Allow 20 metres at your bus stop
We have a large school bus and it’s important that you allow at least 20 metres parking distance to enable the bus to pull up curbside and pull out. The bus is delayed when parents park too close to the bus stops.

Be visible at your gate
Please make sure your children are visible at your gate in the mornings so the bus driver knows well in advance to stop.

If you have questions about the bus route please email sallyjgrey@gmail.com or call me 0212391244.

Starring Role for Farmer Jock Bus at V8s

Our new-look Farmer Jock school bus is starring as the Shoppers Shuttle at the V8s event. You’ll see it today again shuttling back and forth from the racetrack to Devon Lane. Click here to see the V8 event flyer promoting our school bus.

Below are some photos of our new-look Farmer Jock Bus. The bus makeover was funded through advertising and sponsorship. Special thank you to our major sponsor Searle Group.
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Bus Bash Raised $18,000 & Great Fun

The Bus Bash was a terrific success. Fun was had by all and we raised close to $18,000. Incredible!

The Bus Society would like to thank our generous supporters and sponsors who made the night so successful:

  • Richard Valentine from Bayleys Real Estate
  • Nikau Caves
  • Oceania Helicopters
  • Pure Indulgence
  • Paul Manuell Racing
  • The Henshaw family
  • The Burr Family
  • Ice Watches
  • The Wharfe family
  • Vector and Louise Cox
  • Angela Vink – Doppel
  • Core Pilates
  • TrailLite
  • Preview Clothing
  • The Food Truck Garage
  • Franklin Catering
  • Richard Shaw and Evinrude
  • Split Second
  • Ina Murphy of Barfoots Real Estate
  • Lynda Hallinan
  • Hair by Donna and L’Oreal
  • Silver Fern Marquees
  • Nga Tarawa Wines
  • Allen Calendars

Spectacular Bus Bash Auctions

Thanks to the generosity of school families and local businesses we have an exciting line-up of auctions on the night, with all proceeds going to Pukekohe East School.

  • New Evinrude 3hp boat motor valued at over $2,000 donated by Richard Shaw and BRP Evinrude.
  • Jump in the drivers seat and discover New Zealand at your own pace with a five-day motorhome holiday donated by the Newman family at TrailLite.
  • Garden tour of Linda Hallinan’s garden in Hunua with Devonshire tea for 10 people.
  • Oceania Helicopter flight to Pukekohe Park Raceway for Hot Laps with Paul Manuell for five people valued at over $2500. Priceless; flying to the race track for a Hot Lap has never been done before.
  • Treat yourself to Pure Indulgence packages donated by Megan van Lieshout.
    Nikau Caves pass, L’Oreal hair care package, Foodtruck restaurant voucher & more…

Ride the Bus to the Bus Bash

Leave your cars at home and catch the school bus to the Bus Bash on Saturday night so you can enjoy a drink or two. The bus will depart school at 6.15pm and head along Runciman Road to Tuhimata Road, Cape Hill Road, Grace James Road, Valley Road and back up Pukekohe East Road to the event. School bus fare$15 per couple. One-way only; taxis will be available throughout the evening to transport you home. To be picked up by bus please phone Sally 021 239 1244 or email sallyjgrey@gmail.com before Friday.