Safe bus journeys
A short walkthrough of what we ask of tamariki on the bus, what happens if behaviour puts safety at risk, and how you can help at home.
Keeping every bus journey safe
Kia ora koutou. A school bus driver's full attention belongs on the road. The single most important thing we can do for the safety of every child on board is to reduce the things that distract the driver.
This short guide explains what we ask of tamariki on the bus, what happens if behaviour puts safety at risk, and how you can help at home.
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Resources
The documents behind this guide. Schools and whānau are welcome to print any of them.
The bus rules written for tamariki, ideal for use at home or in the classroom.
The same ten rules as an A4 poster to display on the bus.
The agreement signed by the student, caregiver, school and bus operator, listing the fourteen expectations and the consequences.
The primary school version of the Code of Conduct, with space for the student, caregiver, driver and principal to sign.
The full network policy this guide is drawn from, including the process for handling events, the consequences, reintegration and driver professional development.