Walking Bus - Youth Zone
WALKING BUS - YOUTH ZONE Remember after school on a WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY we have a walking bus from school to Darwen Youth Zone. The youth zone staff will be waiting on the school path where the Juniors are released from school , they will have a list of names of the children that have signed up for this service. This service is completely FREE OF CHARGE & the children are offered a free hot meal at youth zone also. I have attached a letter for anyone who would like to sign up. After the session finishes (8:00pm) you will be required to collect your child/ren from the Youth Zone (Railway Road). Thank you
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