OPS Walking School Bus

WHAT IS A WALKING SCHOOL BUS?

It’s an organised group of children who walk to and from school, along a designated route, under the supervision of adult volunteers. Children are ‘picked up’ and ‘dropped off’ at specific Walking School Bus (WSB) ‘bus stops’.

WSBs reduce the number of cars on the road, making our environment safer and cleaner, and they provide exercise for kids in a fun and social way. In Auckland alone, there are more than 350 active WSBs, with over 4,000 children walking to school.

WSBs are operated by volunteer parents and caregivers, supported by the school and Auckland Transport. WSBs can only operate if there is parent support, as an adult to child ratio of at least 1:8 must be maintained at all times.

A WALKING SCHOOL BUS (WSB) is an organised group of children who walk to and from school, along a designated route, under the supervision of adult volunteers. Children are ‘picked up’ and ‘dropped off’ at specific Walking School Bus (WSB) ‘bus stops’.

WSBs reduce the number of cars on the road, making our environment safer and cleaner, and they provide exercise for kids in a fun and social way. In Auckland alone, there are more than 350 active WSBs, with over 4,000 children walking to school.

WSBs are operated by volunteer parents and caregivers, supported by the school and Auckland Transport. WSBs can only operate if there is parent support, as an adult to child ratio of at least 1:8 must be maintained at all times.

You can find out more on the Auckland Transport Website

Onehunga Primary School currently has four WSBs, please get in touch with the relevant WSB contact if you would like more information:

1. Grey St WSB – Starts from 117 Grey St - contact Anji Rambhai or 021 1494 950

2. Lower Church St WSB – Starts from 2 Quadrant Rd - Tues - Fri contact Shane Riddle - 027 8488484

3. Upper Church St WSB - Starts from 132 Church St -contact Jess Cutfield

4. Cameron St WSB - Starts from 60a Cameron St - contact  Ffion Evans

Another WSB is operated by YMCA - Onehunga Oscar WSB - departs from school every afternoon. Jasmine Macdonald  Please contact our office 09 636 6256

For anyone interested in starting another new route, please email our Travel wise contact Nicole Worsley at Onehunga Primary.