Please note that a new traffic management plan has been put in place on around the grounds of the school. The introduction of this plan is due to the increased level of worry amongst staff and parents for the safety of students. The plan was drafted in consultation with the Staff, Board of Management and Parents Council of the school.

It was never intended in the original design of the school that parents would drive on the grounds of the school. The intention was parents would let their children out of the car in the drop off zone outside the gates and students would walk on the paths into the school and thus not meet any cars. Celtic Tiger Ireland has seen the drop off area in recent years become a car park for student cars forcing some parents to drive on the grounds. Due to a number of near misses lately it has become necessary to take remedial action.

For the remainder of the school year in an effort to improve student safety a one way system now exists on the school grounds from 8am to 4pm daily. All parents and staff are requested if driving on the grounds to travel in a clockwise direction. Entering via the gate on the left and leaving via the gate on the right. It should also be noted the area between the two gates is a recognised yellow box and it is a traffic offence to block, u-turn or stop in a yellow box.

In the event that this trial is not successfull other options may have to be looked into including the banning of all driving on the grounds by non staff members as per the original traffic management plan of the school.

We appreciate your help in resolving the traffic and safety issues.