Canberra woman Carolle Harrison has been remembered as a treasured member of the Curtin Primary community.
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Mrs Harrison was killed by a bus carrying school children in Manuka on Wednesday.
In a letter distributed to Curtin Primary School families on Thursday, principal Merryn O'Dea described the long-serving relief teacher as a loved member of the school community.
"Our school community has suffered a loss with the sudden passing of Mrs Carolle Harrison," she said.
"Mrs Harrison was very much a part of our community, having been a long serving and much loved relief teacher.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time."
In the letter Ms O'Dea said there were no Curtin Primary students on the bus at the time of the incident.
A Department of Education and Training spokeswoman said Mrs Harrison also worked at Garran Primary School.
She was killed when she was hit by a bus at the intersection of Canberra Avenue and Manuka Circle about 3.55pm on Wednesday.
Someone attempted to revive her but she died at the scene. It was the ninth road fatality in the ACT this year.
Acting superintendent Rod Anderson said on Wednesday that the school children, who were on a Qcity bus, had been taken to Woden police station for counselling and to help them with their inquiries.
"We'll provide all the necessary support and counselling required because this is a fairly traumatic event for everyone to be involved in," he said.
"It was a busy time of day and there are a number of witnesses."
