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.
Before and After School Care
Before and after school care programs are available for Buchanan students. Please refer to our Getting to School page for registration information.
Traffic and Parking Concerns
Traffic congestion and unsafe pickup and drop-off procedures continues to be a major safety concern for the students of Buchanan School. This is a reminder that parents and caregivers must not use the staff parking lot to drop children off and are asked to ensure they are parked in a safe manner along the streets while waiting for the students (avoiding crosswalks etc.).
In the interest of the health and safety of our children, when possible please do not leave your car idling for extended periods of time.