Fernside School Bus
Our School Bus System 2026
We have two bus runs – Mt Thomas and Ohoka. They are both serviced by Torlesse Transport based in Rangiora. The same bus is used for the Mt Thomas and Ohoka runs.
In-zone children living 3.2 km from school are eligible for busing or a busing allowance. You will need to check with the Principal about bus numbers.
- 1st Bus Run – Mt Thomas Bus arrives at school at 8:30 a.m. and departs at approximately 3:15 p.m.
- 2nd Bus Run – Ohoka Bus reaches school at 8:50 a.m. and departs at 2.50 p.m.
If your child is a bus user who is going somewhere else after school and not travelling on the bus, we need to have notification of this in writing. Please email the school office; fernsideschool@fernside.school.nz
After school visits must be organised by parents using their own transport. Ensure the school office is informed of ANY/ALL CHANGES.
The safety (haumaru) and well-being of our ākonga (students) during their travel to and from the kura is a paramount priority. To ensure a safe environment for all passengers, the kura has established a formal Bus Code of Conduct that all ākonga are required to adhere to.