Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) and the local school bus operators want to remind parents of first time riders to register for their upcoming “School Bus Orientation Day” which will be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2014 starting at 9:00 a.m.
School Bus Orientation Day is a safety program provided by HSTS and the local school bus operators to assist parents and first time riders in understanding the importance of school bus safety.
Parents of all first time riders are encouraged to bring their children to the free sessions, which will feature a classroom presentation on school bus safety, including a special Winnie-the Pooh video and a demonstration on a school bus. School bus company safety officers and bus drivers will talk to the children and their parents about safely getting on and off of the bus, proper behaviour on a school bus, crossing the street to get to a waiting bus and overall school bus safety. In addition, a handout will be provided to all young riders with tips
on school bus safety. Both HSTS and the school bus operators hope the orientation sessions will help students and their parents feel more comfortable riding a school bus before the first day of school.
The sessions begin at 9 a.m. on August 23, 2014 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School . To register students and secure a preferred time slot, parents must contact the host bus company First Student Canada at the phone number (905)335-7010.