Travel to school

Driving and parking

The start and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and drivers outside schools.

When driving and parking near our school, please:

• ensure you park safely in school zones
• follow speed signs
• do not make U-turns or 3-point turns outside the school.

Parking on school grounds

Remember:

• the staff car park is for staff use only
• do not use the car park to drop off or pick up your children
• teach your children to enter and exit the school grounds using the pedestrian access gates located on Walsh Cres and Illaroo Road

Walking safely

Always hold your child’s hand until they are at least 8 years old,

• on the footpath
• when crossing the road
• in a car park.

Until children are 10 years old, they should be closely supervised in the traffic environment and hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road.

Choose a safe place to cross the road

Lead by example and always choose the safest place to cross the road. Talk with your child when walking with them and remind them to….

STOP!      - two step back from the road.
LOOK!     - continuously both ways.
LISTEN!  - for the sounds of approaching traffic.
THINK!    - whether it is safe to cross.

The pedestrian crossing on Walsh Cres is the safest place to cross the road or the traffic lights at Illaroo road.

Travelling safely by bus

Bus travel is a great way to safely get to and from school.

Safety tips:

• always meet your child at the bus stop – never on the opposite side of the road.
• hold your child’s hand at the bus stop and stand a few steps back from the edge of the road when at the bus stop.

• Wait until the bus has gone, then choose a safe place to cross the road.