School bus is replaced

The Brisbane Water Secondary College school bus has been replaced by a new larger, automatic, air-conditioned bus.

College principal Mr Pat Lewis said the acquisition was only possible through the generosity of the Peninsula's five registered clubs who banded together for the purchase.

Mr Lewis said that while this support had been vital to obtain the bus the college would welcome discussions with local businesses who would like to sponsor the bus to cover its maintenance costs.

The bus will continue to be used by the college to allow students to access a wide range of learning opportunities outside the school.

It will also be a bonus for the Peninsula Day Care Centre who will use the bus during school holidays to provide transport for the children in their care.

"One of the important uses of the bus by the college is in transporting senior agricultural students from the senior campus at Woy Woy to the college farm at the Umina campus," Mr Lewis said.

In order to continue the program, the college desperately requires the services of voluntary drivers to transport students to the farm.

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

Drivers require a special licence to drive the bus.

Any persons who would like to assist the school in this way, or businesses who would like to sponsor the bus program, would be most welcome to contact principal Mr Pat Lewis on 4341 1600.

Press release, March 16 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College