Tag: Parking

School Traffic

June 2, 2020

Good afternoon,

With the wet weather setting in, we have noticed more parents driving their children to and from school. The increased number of people on the roads can result in some traffic standstills in the turning circle and we just wanted to remind parents to be mindful of the staggered School finishing times for Primary and Secondary, who both use the turning circle, and how to aid the flow of traffic on and outside our campus.

  • Please note, Primary students finish at 3.10pm, pick up their bags and there usually isn’t too much of a delay from the end of class to them waiting for their parents at pick-up. We ask that Primary parents try not to drive into the campus before 3.05pm to ensure the traffic doesn’t get backed up for too long.
  • Secondary students finish their last class at 3.20pm. They then need to return to their locker before coming out to the car so there is usually around a five-minute lag before they get to the turning circle. Therefore, we ask that parents of Secondary students please do not drive into the campus until 3.20pm for pick-up.
  • We have noticed many parents arriving too early and parking in the turning circle to wait, which blocks Primary parents from getting through and also visitors from backing out of the visitors parking bays. Please refrain from coming onto campus too early and parking in the flow area.

We thank you for your understanding and know that we ask this to minimise the time you spend in the traffic, to ensure the safety of students and also to prevent any parking fines for those stuck in traffic on the surrounding streets.

Thank you for your support.

Donella Beare and Darnelle Pretorius

Parking Safe

May 15, 2019

Over recent years, we have carefully developed the parking and drive-through arrangements for parents who transport their students to school by car, so that all students, parents and staff are safe at all times.

We would like to remind parents of the need to consider others and the safety of the children when driving and parking around the school.

Parents are reminded that:
 
The Staff/Visitor Car park is not to be used for student drop off/pick up. Please use the Kiss and Drive facility for this purpose.
 
The school bus bay must be kept free for bus access.
 

The Kiss and Drive facility is supervised and offers a very smooth pick-up option after school. Parents are asked to consider using this facility rather than parking.

Our objective is to make every morning drop off and afternoon collection safe and stress-free for everyone.

 

Drive & Park Considerately

May 7, 2017

Recently across from the school grounds, a parked Gray Toyota Rav, was damaged by the tow bar of a large vehicle.

At school pick-up and drop-off times Doveridge Drive becomes congested and we would like to take this opportunity to remind Year 12 students and families to be courteous and considerate when driving and parking. In the event of an accident happening please leave your details (name and contact number) on the windscreen of the damaged vehicle.

St Stephen’s School is committed to ensuring the safety of our students is maximised and that all members of our community work toward a safer environment.

Community Notice from the City of Joondalup

March 7, 2017

 

The City of Joondalup has informed the School that some SSS parents are parking on private property (front yards) along Doveridge Drive.

Some neighbours have voiced their concern to the City.

The City has confirmed it will begin issuing infringements to cars parked illegally.

Please avoid the possibility of being fined or of being unneighbourly.