Van Information
Van Services
For students who live outside the transport area of Upokongaro School, we provide a first in first served van service. Where possible this service is available door to door, however where this is not possible tamariki meet at meeting points across the city along the usual van routes.
When using the van service the following stipulations are imperative:
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Payments for the van service must be made in advance on the school myKindo app.
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Tamariki will be picked up and dropped from one address only. No exceptions.
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Parents and students must familiarise themselves with the Transport Code of Conduct and commit to it when paying for the service. A breach of conduct can result in the termination of services.
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Contact your van driver if your child will not be attending school.
Van Drivers Details:
Uncle Alistair 0279368056
Roger (Mr C) 027 4435771
Miss Gascoigne (Temporary) 02108587622
Pā Bus
For students within the school transport zone, a free bus service is available. This service is provided by Te Mahau (The Ministry of Education).
Our driver is Ian Wright and he can be contacted on 027 5003660. All absences must be text to Ian.
Bus Transport Code
To all parents and students please thoroughly read the Upokongaro Bus Transport Code of Conduct. For access to the full bus transport code click on the PDF image below.