As school re-commences for term 3, we are reminding parents and carers to please drive safely and legally, around St Thomas Aquinas Primary School.

Unfortunately, an increase in unsafe driving has been observed around our school in terms 1 and 2. This includes speeding on Lhotsky Street, which presents a risk for students, pedestrians and other vehicles.

We all have an important role to play in supporting pedestrian and road safety. Access Canberra has notified us that mobile speed vans will be in operation across Charnwood to help support the community’s safety. This team plays a critical role in supporting our students get to and from school safely and we thank them for
their ongoing support.

We would also like to remind parents and carers to park safely at and around the school. Unsafe and illegal parking can reduce visibility of our students and motorists to see each other, creating a significant hazard when students cross the road. This includes not parking across pedestrian crossings, in no stopping zones, on
corners, verges or double parking. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe.