Parking
At Thomastown Meadows Primary School, student safety is our priority. Please follow these guidelines to help keep our school grounds safe and traffic flowing smoothly during drop-off and pick-up times.
Helpful tips for easier parking:
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Encourage children to walk or ride to school when possible.
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Arrive a little earlier in the morning to avoid peak times.
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On pleasant days, consider walking instead of driving.
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Park in nearby side streets and enjoy a short walk to the school.
Thank you for supporting our school’s safety efforts. These guidelines are in place to protect all students, and your cooperation helps create a calm, safe environment for everyone.
 | 🅿️ Use designated parent parking Please park in signed parent parking areas. Do not use the staff car park or No Standing zones. |
 | ♿ Accessible parking Disabled parking bays are reserved for vehicles displaying the appropriate permit. Please keep these spaces available for those who need them.
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 | 🌱 Keep off the grass Keep vehicles on marked roadways and within designated parking bays to protect pedestrians and our school grounds.
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 | Observe speed limits 5 km/hIn the car park40 km/hOn roads around schoolDrive slowly, stay alert and watch carefully for children and families. |
 | 🚸 Stop at pedestrian crossings Always stop for pedestrians and follow the directions of our school crossing supervisors. Be patient and give everyone time to cross safely.
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Walk to School
Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school children to walk, ride or scoot to and from school. It’s a great way for students to build healthy habits and reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. The initiative also supports schools, councils and local communities to make active travel easy, safe and accessible.
Beyond the health benefits, walking to school is good for the whole community. It reduces traffic congestion, eases parking pressure, helps families connect and even supports the environment.
Walk to School is supported by extensive research showing that increased physical activity leads to real health benefits for Victorian children.
