The theme for this years Bus Safety Week is "Be Aware, Cross with Care."

 

Western School Division's Supervisor of Operations Les Andrew says they will be emphasising certain points throughout the week.


The main point being to make sure the students cross the road with enough space between the front of the bus so the driver can see them.


Andrew says there is a classroom component to the week and they will be exercising bus evacuations on all routes.


He says because of the amount of time kids spend on a bus it is important they know how to act safely around a bus.


Andrew adds the general public is harder to educate on bus safety and he hopes everyone realizes that bus safety is something to be concerned about year round.


School Bus Safety week is October 15 - 21.