A pair of young bus enthusiasts from Oakfield CE Primary School saw their dream come true when Southern Vectis answered their request to bring a bus to their school.
Pupils Arlo and Barney are big Southern Vectis fans and were so keen to welcome one of the operator’s buses to Oakfield that they wrote a letter asking if a visit could be arranged.
Southern Vectis was only too happy to help, arriving at the school in one of its new electric buses.
Arlo and Barney had been busy getting ready for the visit, making posters to let the rest of the school know Southern Vectis was coming. Children from every year group were invited outside to see the bus and have a look around.
Vikki Reader, head teacher at Oakfield CE Primary School, said:
“Arlo and Barney were incredibly excited about the visit and had put so much thought into making it happen, from writing their letter to creating posters around the school.
“It was wonderful to see their faces when the bus arrived and to be able to share that excitement with children from across the school. Over 150 children went on board the bus. We are very grateful to Southern Vectis for taking the time to visit us and for making the day so special.”
Simon Moye, Operations Manager at Southern Vectis, said:
“When we received Arlo and Barney’s letter asking us to bring a bus to their school, how could we say no?
“They had clearly put so much effort into the visit, even making posters to let everyone know we were coming. The look on their faces when the bus arrived was unforgettable and made the visit just as special for us.
“It was lovely to see so many of the children come out to have a look around the bus. We had a great time at the school and I hope we may even have inspired a few future bus drivers too.”
For more information about Southern Vectis, visit Southern Vectis – The Island’s Buses
