It has been brought to our attention that currently the school car park is becoming a potential hazard during after school pick-up. As a school, we have plans for upgrading the car park long and short term, however we require time and money.

The best way we can all make the car park safer is to use it better.

Below are a set of guidelines that will help keep the car park safe, while we wait for the upgrades to take place.

COLUMBA CAR PARK GUIDELINES

• Any car leaving the car park MUST leave driving forward.
• After 3:20pm NO CAR IS TO REVERSE FOR ANY REASON
• Patience and courtesy are compulsory.
• Under no circumstances should anyone drive into the Car park Exit.
• As the weather dries the grass, staff will be encouraged to park on the grass areas marked on the map to allow more car parks for parents.

Below is a diagram/visual to help everyone understand the expectations. It is also an attachment below

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As always we ask that all parents collecting their children are patient and courteous. If you feel someone needs help in following the guidelines, approach them calmly and let them know, often it just takes a friendly reminder.

Also if we do our best to set the standard for others through our actions, others will follow.

Please consider an alternate option for pick-ups. It could be

- parking at the Koolangarra Park and walking up to collect your child

- parking along Webb St and walking up to school to collect your child

- parking along Princess st and walking up to school to collect your child

While we understand this is not possible for all families due to time pressures after school, if you are able to utilise the surrounding streets and are willing to walk, this would also take pressure off the main car park for now.

We hope these directions help and please be assured that we are always working to provided the best possible resources and facilities we are able to for our students and the Columba Community.