Important Update Bus 4: following the news that the Heyfordian coach company has ceased operations, the Culham Bus Club has issues on Bus 6 next term. We have received a number of requests for seats on Bus 4 who have been placed on a full time user waiting list.  This may mean that in January 2024 we will be unable to offer as many part time places.

I hope everyone has had a relaxing summer and is ready for the start of term.  The BLOC buses will start on Tuesday the 5th of September (the first day of school). 

1. Please check the timetable and stop map which have been updated for September 2023 and ensure that you arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time – buses will not wait and please do not message parents to ask them to. The provisional timetable will be confirmed by the 1st of September with the bus company.
   
2. Children in Reception to Primary Year 3 must notify the school according to their transport process.
   
3. Re-read the code of conduct and rules in the Ts and Cs.  For example, did you know that eating is not permitted on the buses.
   
4. If you have not already, please pay your invoice for the September term.
   
5. Reminder: we are no longer running any Wednesday lunchtime buses.  The after school buses (15:55) will run as usual.
   
6. Reminder: all part time and other users are only registered for one term.  Re-registration for spring will happen after half term.  Buses 3, 4, 11 are close to capacity and if new full time applications are made PM part time slots will be reduced in the Spring term.

I would also like to remind everyone that the BLOC AGM is on the 27th of September.  Please do come if you are able, as the AGM is vital to the continued operation of BLOC and important items are discussed and decided at the AGM.

Complete this form to register your attendance at the AGM: https://forms.gle/Afb9kif7u8EoBJVEA 

We are looking for nominations for all committee positions, although the treasurer is standing again.  The committee roles are vital to the running of the BLOC buses and need to be filled.

Kind Regards,

Jamie Downing
BLOC Chair