Paparoa Street School
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Road safety is a shared responsibility and Paparoa Street School is committed to providing a safe environment so far as is 
reasonably practicable. We work with relevant authorities and organisations (e.g. our local council, Waka Kotahi, and the police) to provide a road safe environment at and around the kura. We also promote road safe practices for members of the kura community travelling to and from kura.
Road safety at and around kura
The poari matua is responsible for traffic management at Paparoa Street School, taking into consideration kura and community needs, accessibility, hazard identification, and risk management.
Paparoa Street School appreciates cooperation from our kura community in ensuring a road safe environment at and around the kura. Kaimahi and manuhiri to the kura travelling by vehicle, including parents/caregivers and whānau, are expected to follow road rules and kura guidelines about driving and parking at or near the kura. We communicate our expectations about road safety (including pick-up/drop-off and parking) to the kura community at the start of each kura year and throughout the year as required.
Reporting hazards
Members of the kura community can report concerns about hazards or risks involving road safety and traffic management around the kura. Reports are managed according to the kura risk management process. Anyone who sees dangerous or illegal driving or unsafe road behaviour near the kura can report the incident to the kura and/or the police, as appropriate.
Travelling to and from kura
Paparoa Street School encourages ākonga to be responsible and road safe when travelling to and from kura. We consult with parents/caregivers and whānau and share any kura expectations about safe travel to and from kura at the beginning of the year and throughout the year as appropriate.
Ākonga may not use wheels in the kura grounds during kura hours, unless it is an organised kura event. Ākonga must place their cycles in the cycle stands behind room 6 - 8.
The police recommend that no tamaiti under the age of 10 should cycle to kura unless accompanied by an adult.
(pamphlets, videos, and guides to help the whole school community contribute to safe road use) Release history: Term 1 2025, Term 1 2023, Term 3 2020, Term 4 2019
