Walking School Bus is Launching for École Poirier Students on February 12!

Exciting news for families in Sooke! The Walking School Bus (WSB) is launching on February 12th in collaboration with École Poirier Elementary. This pilot initiative provides a safe, active, and fun way for students to get to and from school while fostering community connections and reducing traffic congestion.

How It Works

A Walking School Bus is a group of children walking to school together, led by responsible and trained adult Walk Leaders. The route will have designated stops and scheduled times for morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs. Check out the map to find your stop and ensure you’re ready to join!

Walking School Bus Route Details

• Stop #1: Sooke District Office Parking Lot – AM Pickup: 7:40 AM | PM Drop-off: 3:30 PM
• Stop #2: Stickleback Trail @ Townsend Road – AM Pickup: 8:15 AM | PM Drop-off: 3:20 PM
• Stop #3: Rhodonite Road @ Church Road – AM Pickup: 8:25 AM | PM Drop-off: 3:10 PM
• Stop #4: École Poirier Elementary Front Entrance – AM Drop-off: 8:40 AM | PM Pick-up: 2:40 PM (leave at 2:55 PM)

Join the Fun – Volunteer Today!

More volunteers to support the group and help grow participation are appreciated! If you are interested in joining as a Walk Leader or signing your child up to join the walking school bus, please contact Emma with the Society for Children and Youth BC at walkingschoolbus@scyofbc.org.

Let’s make the Walking School Bus a success together—see you on the walk!

For more details on the Walking School Bus program through SYCBC, visit: SCY of BC Walking School Bus.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to the Society of Children and Youth BC (SYCBC) for coordinating this initiative and making it possible with funding provided by the Province of BC. Their dedication to child-friendly communities ensures that programs like the Walking School Bus can thrive.