A Timely Reminder on Speed and Road Safety

The School’s Value of Respect is particularly relevant for all users of the roads around the School and we ask our community to model and reflect this value at all times.

Please be respectful of all other road users, other drivers, our neighbours, our staff and be mindful to observe all the road rules. There are times when you might be in a hurry, but so too are many others. In particular, be respectful of our students who have the right to safety at all times.

40km/h school zones are in force on all notified school days (including pupil-free days).

For Term 2 2025, school zones are in operation until Friday 27 June 2025.

Council parking officers and police regularly patrol school zones and stringent penalties apply.

Traffic Safety Reminder – Kent House Staff Car Park & Gordon Street

We kindly ask families to be mindful of parking around the Kent House staff car park. Vehicles that overhang the driveway—particularly during drop-off and pick-up times—can block staff from exiting and create a blind spot for those turning onto Gordon Street. This has been a recurring issue, especially involving provisional drivers and parents who may not be aware of the impact.

Additionally, we’ve observed some drivers performing three-point turns on Gordon Street to avoid congestion when turning onto Rowley Street. This practice poses a significant safety risk, particularly around 3:20 pm when pedestrian and vehicle traffic is at its peak.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our School environment safe for everyone.

Some requests and reminders please:

If using the Junior School carpark, please follow the markings, directions of the staff on duty and park only in those spaces allocated for park and walk.
Please do not overtake other vehicles while in the carpark.
Adhere to posted speed limits.
The carpark is for School use only and is not available for all day parent parking.

Please do not pick up or drop off Junior School students on Park Road, this is dangerous and stopping is illegal in many spots.

On the streets surrounding the School:

These roads are heavily used by the general public, so please only drop off students in the marked zones.
Adhere to posted speed limits.
Do NOT park in or across resident and school driveways.
Do NOT double park.
Do NOT attempt 3 point or U turns during busy times. In recent weeks there have been numerous examples of such turns which hold up traffic, reduce visibility and put our girls at risk (this is a particular issue in Park Rd and Grantham Streets)

Please remember to:

Buckle up
Slow down to 40km/h
Always park legally
Observe all signposting
Give way to pedestrians
Avoid illegal manoeuvres
Never queue across children’s crossings

For further information please refer to the flyers on the links below:

Let Us Always Use Our Roads Responsibly