Preschoolers use their own Opal cards
Local preschoolers have had the opportunity use their own Opal card on a bus during an educational visit from a bus company.
The children at Booker Bay Preschool learnt about staying safe at a bus stop, boarding the bus and riding on the bus safely.
A representative of Busways presented the educational program.
"Firstly the children listened to a story about all the key factors on how to keep our bodies safe at all times," said preschool manager Ms Rhonda Waters.
"The children then showed great excitement in collecting their belongings and receiving their very own Opal card, which they would use to board and exit the bus.
"The children remembered their four steps back from the footpath and how to signal the bus driver.
"The children entered the bus after tapping their Opal cards and chose their own seat.
"We all enjoyed the bus ride through Booker Bay and were sad when it was coming to the end.
"The children received a school bus safety hero bag and a certificate for completing the program."
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Social media, 18 May 2021
Rhonda Waters, Booker Bay Preschool