Walking School Bus

What is it?
The walking school bus is a group of children and/or adults who walk to school together.

How does it work?
Walking school buses vary in level of formality and structure. The following are examples of walking school buses:

Families in a neighbourhood agree to walk to school together, perhaps with parents taking turns.  This is a similar arrangement to a “carpool”.

Trained student volunteers (or parents/adults) lead students on a planned route that has designated “bus stops”.  This model is running successfully in schools throughout Waterloo region. For more information click here.

For support to set up a WSB at your school call Theresa Edmonson at 519 653-5340.