Frequently Asked Questions
What traffic safety rules are in place at Chelsea School?
Chaos at the school gate
After school at 3pm the traffic at both school entrances is congested.
Please:
- Park correctly in the designated cark parks.
- Do not drive into the car park to drop off your child in the morning, to pick him/her up after school, or use it as a turning bay. This is a very strict rule as the children exit through the car park and moving cars are a hazard.
- All children must cross the road on the designated crossings. No child may cross anywhere else with or without an adult, for their safety and the safety of others.
Both of our entrances have pedestrian crossings. Onetaunga Road is patrolled from 8.30am-8.55am and 3pm-3.15pm. Chelsea View Drive is patrolled from 3pm-3.15pm only. Parents, who are trained by the Police, patrol the crossings.
The road rules are strictly applied, and advice of infringement is sent to the Police, who then make the decision as to whether tickets are issued. There is only one reason for this – the safety of your children. Please refer to your Road Code as to the rules of the road. Please do not park on yellow lines, across school or private driveways, double park etc. The staff car park is out of bounds as it is a pedestrian area for the children at these times. The fines are not inconsiderable, so for the sake of your pocket if not the safety of the children, please abide by the rules of the road.
Bicycles
Year 6 children may ride bicycles to school if they have a "bicycle licence". This is obtained by passing the Traffic Education Officer’s cycle safety/roadcode/cycling skills test; and having parental signature on the appropriate school form. Cyclists must wear cycle helmets. Bicycle licences will be withdrawn for irresponsible or unsafe cyclist behaviour.
