More than 450 primary school students from Lake Munmorah Public School and St Matthews, Windsor, hopped on board with Busways this National Road Safety Week to take part in the company’s Bus Safety School Program.
The free program, delivered by Busways, teaches vital bus safety skills in a fun, hands-on way, finishing off the day with a real-life bus ride to help students put their learning into practice.
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Students participated in animated, syllabus-aligned lessons that brought important road safety messages to life with colourful characters and lively storytelling.
“Busways’ education program doesn’t just teach kids about safe travel, it opens doors to new experiences,” Lake Munmorah Public School (LMPS) kindergarten teacher Mrs MacDonald says.
“One child beamed with joy as he shared that it was his first ever bus ride. Moments like these make learning unforgettable.”
LMPS deputy principal Kristy Morris says learning safe bus travel and behaviour is an ongoing priority.
“With safety as our top concern, the Busways education program plays a vital role in reinforcing these important messages, helping our students travel confidently and responsibly,” Morris says.
Already in 2025, Busways has reached more than 4,000 students with the free safety program, with sessions set to continue throughout the year across its service regions.
Busways’ marketing and communications head Donna Frith emphasised the long-term importance of teaching road-safe behaviours early.
“We believe that by teaching road-safe behaviours early, students are far less likely to be injured in traffic incidents later on,” Frith says.
“We teach them to wait well back from the road, fasten their seatbelt if one is available, stay seated until the bus stops, and only cross the road once the bus has driven away.”
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