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So that your child can travel to and from School safely, please talk about road hazards that may be encountered on the daily journey, emphasising the need to use the traffic control crossing where appropriate. Please tell your child not to use iPods or mobile phones when crossing the road or cycling to school.
 

 

Stop!
 

Cycle safety

Did you know it is illegal to cycle after sunset without the correct lights on your bicycle and you may receive a fixed penalty notice? With the dark nights closing in, it may be worth checking you have the following:
- One front light which is white
- One rear light which is red
- One rear reflector which is red
- Two amber reflectors on each pedal
For more information on road and cycle safety please visit think.direct.gov.uk
 

 

In the event of having to drive to School during periods of extreme winter weather please see the following guide:

 

PDF icon Tips for driving in Snow and Ice

 

Transport Assistance

Your child may be entitled to free assistance with transport to school  in certain circumstances.

Full details and application forms are available from the Hampshire Website

 

Travelling to School

The Wavell School has an active School Travel Plan, which aims to ensure the safety of all site users. Our priority is to encourage healthy habits and therefore walking and cycling are promoted. A copy of the School Travel Plan can be viewed at the School’s Reception.

Parents are not to drive into the School to drop off or collect students 

Please note that as of September 2017 parents are no longer able to park in the Holiday Inn Car Park.

PDF icon Walking Zones surrounding The Wavell School

Letters concerning Parking and Road Safety:

7 Oct 2016
Event Parking
   Mail Dragon's teeth
   Mail One Way system

 

7 Sept 2016
    Crossing Guidance 

   PDF icon Lynchford Road Crossing Guide

 Routes to School

 

Walking

The main pedestrian access to the School is via the Lynchford Road pedestrian crossing opposite the School gates. Pedestrians and cyclists should use the controlled crossing and footpath into the school playground. Alternatively students are able to enter via the side gate accessed using the Chartwell Gardens pathway.The main car park is out of bounds to pedestrians and cyclists for reasons of safety.

Cycling

A bicycle can only be used if the Headteacher has issued a Hampshire County Council permit following both student and parents/carers agreeing to and signing the to responsibilies set out in the Cycle to School Agreement:

- My bike will be road-worthy and I will complete regular safety checks.

- I will cycle responsibly to and from school.

- I will not use my mobile phone or use headphones whilst cycling.

- I will cycle on the road or cycle facilities provided e.g. cycle path.

- Appropriate safety equipment and clothing will be worn and used e.g. a helmet, lights. (See Rules 59 and 60 of the Highway Code)

- I will enter and leave the school site responsibly.

- I will respect other road users and pedestrians.

- I will walk with my bike whilst on the school site.

- I will have a lock or chain for securing my bike in the bike rack during the school day. (Spare key to be kept at home)

- I will not tamper with or use any other student’s bike in the bike rack.

- I am aware of the Highway Code Rules for Cyclists which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82

- I am aware of Bikeability cycle training and will complete a level 2/3 course. http://bikeability.org.uk/

cycle helmets!

 

Permits will be withdrawn if students do not obey these conditions or if they do not show good sense. Cycle Permit Application Forms are also available from Reception.

 

 

BusBy Bus

Stagecoach Buses 1 and 41 stop within a few minutes walk of the school at Alexandra Road and Napier Gardens, off Queens Avenue.

 

 

By Car

Parents are not to drive into the School to drop off or collect students 

Napier Gardens car park can be a convenient place in which to drop off and collect your children. Please note that this is a 'Pay and Display' car park and that you should purchase a ticket from the machine at the car park when parking there.

When dropping off and collecting children in the local area please park with care at all times and be considerate of the rights and needs of local residents.

Please do not obstruct the School drive nor block the emergency entrance to the School main quadrangle.  There is a 5 mph speed limit on the School site and "sleeping policemen" are in place. The School gates are closed during the School day. Anyone visiting the School is asked to close the gate behind them.