Carpark Safety

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Over recent weeks we have seen increased congestion at school pick up, particularly on the rainy afternoons. Note: we are aware this is partly compounded by the designated pick up times and points under COVID Level 2.

As our school roll continues to grow rapidly, this congestion will only get worse and we ask please that you re-read the key information below to ensure that congestion eases and that our tamariki remain safe.

We are currently working closely with the Ministry of Education, ShapEd (private partnership that designed/built our school) regarding additional parking as part of the Stage 2 expansion, and also the Hamilton City Council around the Hare Puke reserve development, and the possibility of additional carparks too. We will keep you informed of these changes.

If you are crossing Hare Puke Drive, please use the road patrol crossing and also take extra care in the carpark, especially as you exit.

While we strongly encourage active transport options like walking, biking and scootering we understand that some parents need to occasionally use their cars for school drop off and pick up.

If you need to bring the car, there are lots of parking bays around Hare Puke Park and a path running through the park to Meadowfield Drive. 

The areas marked in yellow are carparks providing very easy access for students, and also means you won’t get stuck in the congestion of the drop-off/pickup bay.

Our drive way is a Pick-Up and Drop-Off only, which means that from 8:00-9:00am and 2:00-3:00pm there should be no cars left unattended in this zone.

In the afternoons, it is designed to be a flowing driveway where you swing in, pick up your waiting child, and go. This system works best when you arrive just after school finishes, so your child will already be outside waiting. If you are early and you cannot see your child straight away this causes the driveway to block up. Please do a lap around the block and try again.

We welcome you to come into the school grounds, but if you are please use the onroad parking options around the school and walk in.

Thank you for working with us to keep your children safe.