News Release
October 18, 2011
For Immediate Release
Catholic schools say 'thanks' to school bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Students, staff, parents recognize valued contribution
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to its school bus drivers by holding a Bus Driver Appreciation Day on October 19. The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers, students and parents/guardians with an opportunity to thank the bus drivers who safely transport over 19,500 Dufferin-Peel students to and from school each day.
"We appreciate the hard work and dedication our bus drivers put into their jobs everyday transporting our students safely to and from school,” said Anna Abbruscato, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "It is important that our school communities take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate them on October 19."
On September 27, the board passed a resolution that recognized the outstanding job that bus drivers do and encouraged schools to celebrate their drivers in a special way on October 19. As in the past, many Dufferin-Peel schools will celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day with special treats for drivers including thank you cards, coffee, breakfast and gifts.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with approximately 85,000 students in 146 Catholic schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region.
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Photo Opportunities: Christ the King School
3240 Garthwood Road, Mississauga
Students have put together a school display and will present Appreciation Certificates and Tim Horton’s Gift Cards to the bus drivers. Contact: Mary McIsaac, Principal at 905-569-0220.
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
730 Courtneypark Drive West, Mississauga
The Hospitality class will present bus drivers with homemade pies.
Contact: Elena Filice, Vice Principal at 905-564-6614.
St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
200 Valleyway Drive, Brampton
Students will present drivers with Tim Horton’s Gift Cards.
Contact: Kristine Fenwick, Vice Principal at 905-456-8543.
Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School
6500 Old Church Road, Caledon East
Students will greet all 44 bus drivers and present them with Tim Horton’s Gift Cards.
Contact: Chris Letters, Vice Principal at 905-584-1670.
Media Contact: Nancy Marshall, Communications Officer
(905) 890-0708 ext. 24278