FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL CAR USERS

Parking around the school is a cause for concern for both pupils and residents.

Inconsiderate parking of motor vehicles particularly at the start/finish of the school day results in:

A hazardous environment for children going to and from school.

·         Inconvenience for other road users

·         Access problems for local residents

·         Obstruction of the footpath for pedestrians

Please allow sufficient time for your child to be dropped off in an area that does not inconvenience others, and where possible, avoid arriving at the last minute with the expectation of parking outside the front gates.

It is appreciated that drop off times in the morning extend over a period of time, and this spreads the number of cars and pedestrians outside the school at any one time.

At the end of the school day, all the children are leaving at the same time, and naturally parents/guardians have gathered to collect them resulting in a higher volume of vehicle/pedestrian traffic in the vicinity, causing congestion.

Drivers are reminded that parking restrictions are placed around the school with a view to ensuring a safe environment for children, and to allow other road users freedom of movement. These restrictions should be complied with.

The school asks all parents and drivers to be considerate and help create safe surroundings for all our children.

Local police officers will be monitoring driver behaviour around schools over the coming weeks, and will take the appropriate action.

The co-operation of all concerned in this matter is appreciated.

PC Michael Goldie

School Campus Officer