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School Buses

Julia Cider —

Dear Parents The school transport review is still underway. We will keep you updated about any changes as soon as we have been made aware of them. In the meantime, please note the following:

  • Only eligible children are authorised to travel on school buses

  • Children can only travel on the bus that they are eligible for

  • Alternative transport arrangements need to be made by parents in any other circumstances

  • Children must follow our Code of Conduct for School Buses


Code of Conduct for School Buses

  • I will wear my bus vest when I travel to and from school by bus.

  • I will remain in my seat, facing forward for the whole journey.

  • I will place my bag on the floor by my feet.

  • I will not eat or drink on the bus, or throw anything inside or out of the bus.

  • I will respect other students and their property at all times (this includes pushing, verbal or physical abuse, or any other behaviour that may distract the bus driver).

  • I will use socially acceptable language when conversing with the bus driver and/or other students and I will not speak at a volume that may distract the driver.

  • I will respect the property of the bus operator at all times (eg, refrain from standing on seats or vandalising the vehicle in any way).

  • I will not engage in any behaviour that could put the driver or other students at risk.

  • I will observe the requirements and instructions of the bus driver and the teacher/s responsible for bus duty at all times.

  • I understand that any damage I cause to the bus will result in my caregiver being billed for the cost of repairs.

  • I will not use mobile phones, iPads or other technology on the bus.


Further Information

If you would like further information about eligibility and bus routes/stops, please use the following links:

Eligibility for School Transport

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/running-a-school/school-transport/sta-eligibility/

Routes and Stops

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/running-a-school/school-transport/designing-or-changing-a-school-bus-routes/

Or, contact Craig Reynolds (Regional Transport Advisor, Ministry of Education)

E-mail: Craig.Reynolds@education.govt.nz

Phone: 027 568 8963.


Kind regards

Julia Cider

Bus Controller