Car Park Safety & Protocols
St Simons Primary School
Car Park Safety
There have been several observations in the car park of unsafe carpark behaviour in the morning and drop-off times. Please ensure cars are parked in line with the markings and within the defined spaces.
As a general reminder, please take some time to read our car park safety protocols. If you have relatives picking up students from school, please make them aware of these protocols. Everyone has a role to play in keeping our school and parish site safe for all people.
Car Park Safety and Protocols
Parking is only permitted in the designated spaces. Parents are welcome to park in the upper car park on the side closest to the school oval (East side of carpark). Parking spaces on the Taylors Lane side (West side if carpark) and all spaces in the lower car park (Gate 2) are for staff vehicles.
Disabled\Wheelchair parking is available in the Gate 4 carpark at the of the carpark on the left-hand (East side) side.
The speed limit within the car park is walking pace - 5 km/h
When using the Drop off\Pick up lane (left lane) drivers must remain with their cars at all times. No car should be left unattended whilst in this lane. If you need more time to find your child then you need to move out of the lane and find a car park.
When using the Drop off/Pick up lane, students should exit the car on the left side to ensure they are not at risk of the cars moving down the right “through” lane.
Children, especially young children, often react without thinking and so accidents can occur in the safest environments. Everyone’s co-operation is essential.
Due to the high level of vehicles at drop-off and pick-up times, we encourage parents to park in the surrounding streets and walk into the school property. Not only will this ease congestion but offers children an opportunity for some incidental exercise and a relaxed time to talk about their day.
