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Batchelors Coach Line Bus (1960-70s) by Fernside School

School Bus

Fernside School - February 12, 2025

Our Bus System 2025

We have two bus runs – Mt Thomas and Ohoka. They are both serviced by Torlesse Transport based in Rangiora. The same bus is used for the Mt Thomas and Ohoka runs.
In-zone children living 3.2 km from school are eligible for busing or a busing allowance. You will need to check with the Principal about bus numbers.

1st Bus Run - Mt Thomas Bus arrives at school at 8:30 a.m. and departs at approximately 3:15 p.m. 

2nd Bus Run - Ohoka Bus reaches school at 8:50 a.m. and departs at 2.50 p.m.

If your child is a bus user who is going somewhere else after school and not travelling on the bus, we need to have notification of this in writing.
After school visits must be organised by parents using their own transport. PLEASE SEND A NOTE and ensure the school office is informed of ANY/ALL CHANGES.

The detailed school bus route can be seen below.

You can find more school transport information here.