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The learners at Christel House South Africa (CHSA) can look forward to enjoying their school trips with a brand new school bus.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Hino 35-seater school bus was unveiled as a donation courtesy of Peter and Pirjro Carr and Ann Schneider on Friday 29 August. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christel House South Africa’s learners pose for a group picture as they celebrate the launch of their brand new school bus on Friday 29 August. Photo: supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The bus, valued at R1, 5million, will help provide more transport access for disadvantaged learners. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christel House South Africa is a no-fee, non-profit school based in Ottery and supports learners from disadvantaged communities, starting from Grade RR until age 18 and five years post matric, according to school spokesperson Lara Black.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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