Freak’n Fun Fundraiser

We survived. All 24 parents who braved the zombie-infested Run For Your Freak’n Life crossed the finish line alive and muddy. Thank you to the courageous parents who took part in the fun fundraiser, and to Spookers for supporting our school bus.

Here is the ‘before shot’ of our group. Clean, dry and none the wiser.

Dressed as escaped convicts, we shared laughs and screams in very muddy conditions.

Each parent had a flag belt with four flag ‘lives’. We ran 5km against the clock, tackled 13 course obstacles that got us climbing, crawling and jumping, all the while evading scary zombies who tried to steal our flags. Like ripper rugby only much muddier.

Held at Spookers, the course included parts of the Kingseat grounds, Spookers Freaky Forest, and areas of neglected zombie-infested paddocks, scrub and swamp.

Three of our team placed in the top 10. Shane Spackman came 4th, Greg Ward was 5th and Nicole Fricker 6th. WOW.

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Opportunity Knocks for New Driver

PRESS RELEASE
Pukekohe East School Farewells Bus Driver Judy Shutt after 30 Years Service

~~ Opportunity knocks for someone new to take the wheel of Pukekohe East’s historic school bus service ~~

Pukekohe, NZ – 6 May 2013 – Pukekohe East School will soon bid farewell to its long-time school bus driver Mrs Judy Shutt. Judy is retiring next month after nearly thirty years at the wheel. Continue reading →

New Bus Driver Required

After 30 years of faithful service driving our school bus, Judy Shutt has decided it’s time to retire in June. We are seeking a new driver, ideally someone connected to the school community with HT and passenger licenses. If they don’t hold these licenses we could help fund their applications. Do you know anyone suitable? If so, please contact Kristen.

Bus Driver Job Description
Hours are Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 9am in the morning, and again in the afternoon from 3pm to 4pm. In addition to these regular hours, the bus transports children on classroom day trips, sports days, and to school camps. It would be possible to job share with another driver. For example one person might work mornings and the other in the afternoons, or they might work alternate days.

Window Promotion

We have window spaces available to promote businesses. These side windows are $400 + GST per year. A great way to advertise your business.

Newsham Park Route Permanent

At the AGM on Monday 15th April it was decided to make the new bus route through Newsham Park permanent. The bus timetable remains the same as the trial period.