Bus drivers wanted for farm program

Brisbane Water Secondary College is appealing for drivers with the appropriate license to drive the school minibus.

Principal Mr Pat Lewis said the college desperately required the services of voluntary drivers to transport students to the college farm for their agriculture program.

The bus transports students from the senior campus at Woy Woy to the college farm at Umina campus.

The college farm covers 12 acres and is one of the largest school farms in the state.

"Through this program students have achieved outstanding success and, in many cases, employment in rural industries," Mr Lewis said.

"This would involve no more than 30 minutes on each occasion.

"Drivers require a special licence to drive the bus but the college is willing to assist in acquiring this," he said.

"Peninsula residents will be familiar with the Brisbane Water Secondary College mini bus which is regularly seen driving local streets."

The bus was donated to the college by Woy Woy Leagues Club and is serviced and maintained by Wally Armstrong Automotive Service.

"The college is most appreciative of this valuable support for our local young people," he said.

Possession of the bus has allowed students to more easily access sporting venues, local excursions, and college facilities across both campuses.

During school holidays the bus does not sit idle.

"It is used by the Peninsula Day Care Centre to transport children to the many excursions and activities which are a part of the school holiday program."

Any persons who would like to assist our young people in this way should call Mr Lewis, on 4341 1600.

Press release, April 1