Road Safety Around Our College

The safety of our children travelling to and from school each day is of critical concern and requires the cooperation of all road users.

Sadly, too often parents/guardians transgress community expectations and general courtesies when dropping off or picking up students from the College. Additionally, student safety is seriously compromised by blatant disregard for road rules and signage.

The City of Swan Community Safety Advocate undertakes regular education patrols around the College. Much of the interaction is educative, cautioning parents/guardians on the parking requirements Surrounding the College. During Term 1 a number of parents/guardians received infringement notices for offences relating to ignoring parking regulation signage, illegal parking on footpaths, and intersection/obstruction infractions.

In addition to the above offences, unfortunately parents/guardians at Holy Cross College also exhibited behaviours which are not considered acceptable - specifically the patrolling Officers have noted instances of abusive language being directed towards them.  Whilst some parents/guardians may not appreciate the City’s response in regards to parking patrols it should be remembered that these patrols are undertaken from a community safety perspective, as well as in response to requests for service from residents being affected in close proximity to the school. The Community Safety Advocate team would prefer not to have to engage in an enforcement activity, however, when pedestrian safety is compromised or access is limited to properties, the City has no option but to respond and administer the local law provisions.

As Term 2 has now commenced, the Community Safety Advocate team will begin enforcement patrols around the College and infringement notices will be issued to alleged offenders. Holy Cross College supports the initiative of the City’s Community Safety Advocate, but looks forward to the day when they are not needed.

Poor behaviour in public reflects badly on the College, but more so on the person behaving badly. Above all, disregard for the road rules comprises the safety of all students.

Parents/guardians are urged to be patient, observe the road rules and adhere to common courtesies.

Please see below the City’s Information Sheet related to School Parking.

Mr P Collins

Vice Principal