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​​School Bus Orientation

The CBE offers a school bus orientation program for first-time riders and their parents, called My 1st Ride.

Attendants must register in advance. Spots are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The program consists of a 20-minute presentation followed by a short ride on a school bus.  Each new rider will also be given a certificate of completion.

Staff from CBE Transportation, Calgary Catholic School District, Southland Transportation, and First Student are available for information and/or questions.

The sessions run every half hour between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Each session will take approximately 1 hour.

Dates and Locations

Day 1

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 
Location: Bishop Carroll High School - 4624 Richard Rd. SW 

Registration opens ​April 15.

Day 2

Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 
Location: Sherwood School - 2011 66 Ave SE​

Registration opens April 15.​

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