Remote school bus axed leaving students and families stranded
Parents are calling for a long-term solution after a remote school bus service was axed, leaving children without a way to get to school.
A remote school bus service serving the Gulf region of Queensland has been terminated, leaving families without a viable option for their children's education. Parents are advocating for the reinstatement of a school in Gregory to accommodate the region's expanding population. The bus, deemed a success by the Department of Education, provided students with a more traditional school experience, with six primary students impacted by its shutdown.
The nearest primary school is 165km away, and no school bus operates in their direction. The service, funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, was operated by Burketown State School until the previous term. While the Department of Education is attempting to secure a replacement operator, limited qualified drivers and staff absences have hindered its continuation.
The community in Gregory expresses concern over the loss of face-to-face schooling, emphasizing the importance of education for social and developmental growth.
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