Important Road Safety

The safety of our students and the wider community is a shared responsibility.

As members of the Clayfield College community, we ask all students, parents and caregivers to demonstrate care, consideration and respect when travelling to and from the College.

This week, the College was informed of unsafe parking and stopping practices occurring around the pedestrian crossing on Bayview Terrace. 

Of particular concern are vehicles stopping and parking within designated No Stopping zones during restricted hours, creating significant safety risks by obstructing visibility for approaching motorists, restricting access to the pedestrian crossing and impacting property access for local residents. 

We remind all members of our community to:

• Observe all road signs and parking restrictions. No Stopping zones must remain clear during the signposted times, including during student drop-off and pick-up.
• Keep pedestrian crossings clear. Never stop or park near a crossing in a way that obstructs visibility or pedestrian access.
• Respect residential driveways and property access. Do not stop or park across driveways, even for a brief drop-off or collection.
• Use designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Allow sufficient time for your journey and avoid stopping in unsafe or restricted areas.
• Be considerate and respectful. Treat residents, road users, pedestrians and our crossing supervisor with courtesy at all times.

For our student drivers, these expectations are equally important. Parking responsibly and observing road rules are essential aspects of safe and responsible driving.

We recognise that school drop-off and pick-up periods can be busy, and that finding a convenient place to stop can sometimes be challenging. However, convenience must not compromise safety or consideration for others.

As a College, we value our relationships with our neighbours and the wider community and encourage everyone to consider the impact of their actions to help ensure the streets around the College remain safe for all who use it.

Thank you for playing your part in keeping our students, families and local community safe.