Walking School Buses

A walking school bus provides a fun, safe, active and sustainable way for children to travel to and from school with adult supervision - that even the youngest students can enjoy.

How does a walking school bus work?

Each bus walks along a set route, with at least one adult 'driver', picking children up at designated stops and walking them to school.

The bus is for children of all ages.  However, schools have found that five to eight-year-olds are most likely to use it.  By walking regularly on the bus, children can learn the road safety skills they need to be able to walk independently.

The following schools have walking school buses:

• Wilford School
• Hutt Central School
• Eastern Hutt School
• Sacred Heart Petone
• Boulcott Primary School
• Belmont Primary School