​​​​​​​​Traffic Safety

Ensuring our students get to school safely is everyone’s responsibility. Please be mindful of crosswalks, parking rules and speed limits when you are near our schools, especially during the morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.​ ​​​​

Traffic Safety Reminders from The City of Calgary​

The City wants to remind and encourage anyone who is driving children to school to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. Parents and guardians are reminded not to park where it’s prohibited during drop off and pick up times, such as blocking crosswalks, laneways and private driveways.

Pick up and drop off times can get quite busy. Give yourself extra time to navigate safely around schools, whether you are walking, wheeling, or driving. For those who drive, help alleviate congestion by parking a block or two away and walking in, wherever possible. 

Talk to your kids about safe travel practices like using crosswalks with patrols, looking all ways before crossing the street and not jaywalking across the roadways as a shortcut.

Learn more by visiting Calgary.ca/BeSafe.


Parking

  • Most importantly, give yourself lots of time in the morning. Please don't expect to arrive between 7:45 and 7:55am and quickly find a close and convenient spot to park. Park a block or two away from the school then walk with your child, this is the best plan :-)
  • Parents are encouraged to park along the south side of the school yard by the compound.
  • Unloading Zone (north side of school) you may park, unload your kids for a maximum of 10 minutes, then leave. Please pull up to the closest car in front of you to allow for smooth transitions.
  • Crosswalks: Please park on the street and walk your child to the crosswalk or corner. It is very important to model good behavior for your children.
  • Bus zones: There is no parking in the bus zone in front of our school or in our staff parking lots.
  • Our community: Please do not park in front of our neighbors driveways or alleys. We work very hard to maintain a positive relationship with our community.
  • When you drop off your children please do not allow them to walk through the parking lots on the way to the playground.
  • Please be a good neighbour - The Westgate Community Association asks you not to park in their parking lot. Vehicles parked in their parking lot will be towed.