School Bus

A. For safety and security purposes, all children must wear a seatbelt once they board the bus. The only exception is when they get on or off the bus

B. All children are expected to behave in a responsible and courteous manner while riding on the bus.

• Children are also expected to use acceptable language and speak softly so as not to distract the bus driver from the road. This is to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for all

C. All children are responsible for keeping track of their own belongings; and disposing their trash.

• For hygiene purposes as well as safety considerations (e.g. eating a lollipop with a long stick may pose a safety hazard if the bus makes a sudden stop), eating and drinking is prohibited on the bus.

D. Children are required to be punctual for their school buses pick-up. We seek parents’ assistance so that students reach the waiting point prior to their pick-up timing, to avoid the school bus waiting for them. A delay in one pick-up point will result in delays at all subsequent points.

• Parents of young children are required to ensure someone (family member or helper) meets the child at the drop off point

E. Children may be moved from one bus to another to accommodate changes in traffic conditions or students; cohort or changes of bus routing

F. We seek parents’ understanding to deal only with the bus office and NOT directly with the Bus Driver or the Bus Aunty. This is to avoid any unnecessary miscommunication.

G. All students are subject to transportation laws, rules, and regulations from the time they board a school bus until the bus route is completed or until the students arrive at their normal destinations, either at school or home.

H. The bus company shall not be held liable for any loss if it is unable to retrieve or return any item of lost property left in the bus by passengers.

• Any items found will, however, be kept in our office for three months.
• Thereafter, we reserve the right to donate or otherwise dispose of the items accordingly.

I.  The Rules and Regulations provided herein are subject to change from time to time as our operating condition evolves.

Bus Rules & Regulations while waiting for the School Bus

• Bus Riders (Students) must be punctual when boarding the bus.
• Bus Riders (Students) must board the bus in a peaceful and orderly manner.
• Bus Riders (Students) must form polite queues and wait for their turn to be seated.
• Reservation of seats is strictly not allowed.

• Bus Riders (Students) must remain seated and keep their seat belts fastened throughout their journey.
• Bus Riders (Students) are not allowed to exit the bus and loiter out of the bus
• Bus Riders (Students) is entitled to one seat only and school bags should be placed on the floor
• Adults and/or visitors are not allowed to travel in the bus with the students

 Bus Rules & Regulations while riding on the School Bus

• Bus Riders (Students) should conduct themselves in an acceptable manner at all times.
• Seat belts must be fastened securely at all times and must not be removed until the bus has come to a complete stop
• Profanity, obscene gestures, horseplay, throwing objects, fighting, bullying, shouting, uttering offensive language, boisterous or any unruly behavior will be reported to the School and subsequent disciplinary action may be taken.
• Bus Riders (Students) who misbehave will be issued with Misbehavior Form from the Bus Aunty after 3 repeated warnings
• Bus Riders (Students) with repeated misconduct may be suspended from the use of the bus service. 

• Chewing gum, eating, drinking and littering are not allowed on the bus.
• Sharp and potentially hazardous items such as pen knives and aerosol sprays are prohibited on the bus; stationery and toys must be kept in school bags.
• Bus Riders (Students) shall follow safety instructions given by the bus driver and attendant during their bus journey. 

• Bus Riders (Students) are expected to be considerate and respectful towards the bus driver, attendant and fellow passengers
• Bus Riders (Students) are expected to use the bus facilities with care.
• In the event of any damage, defacement or vandalism caused by a Bus Rider (Student) it will be reported to the School and the parents will be held responsible and financially liable for the cost of the repair.
• Changing of clothes on the bus is not permitted.
• Bus Riders (Students) should not tamper with the emergency door, fire extinguisher, or other safety equipment on the bus
• Bus Riders (Students) should refrain from talking to the driver except in an emergency

Bus Rules & Regulations while leaving the School Bus

• Bus Riders (Students) should remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop
• Upon arrival at school, Bus Riders (Students) in front seats will leave the bus first and all will exit in an orderly fashion.
• Bus Riders (Students) are allowed to leave the bus only at regular stops.
• All Bus Riders (Students) should promptly move away from the bus after exiting and should never go back toward the bus once the driver has broken visual contact with them. (Following these instructions saves lives.)

Other Rules & Regulations

• There will be an additional fee charged if a child (EC/Grade 1 or 2) is brought back to school due to the absence of a parent or guardian at the drop off point
• Buses will wait 2 minutes at the designated pick-up time before moving on to the next pick-up point.
• Unauthorised personnel, parents, family members, guardians and domestic helpers are NOT allowed to accompany the children on the bus.
• The bus company shall not be held liable for any loss if it is unable to retrieve or return any item of lost property left in the bus by passengers.
• The terms and conditions provided herein are subject to change from time to time as our operating condition evolves.

Indemnity

The Parents shall indemnify the bus operator against all proceedings, costs, expenses, liabilities, injury, death, loss or damage arising out of the breach or negligent performance of failure in performance by the Parents and/ or the Student of the Rules and Regulations.