​​​​​​​​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.


School / Community Center Parking Lot – NO Student Drop Off & Pick Up  

If you are driving your students to HDC, please do not drop off or pick up students in the school / community center parking lot. This is important to ensure student safety as well as minimizing congestion. We have 2 small school buses that need entry and exit pathways, and there are often community members needing access to the community center. We appreciate your help with this. 

  • We share a parking lot with the Community Centre and, therefore, experience significant traffic flow. 
  • Students should not be loitering or walking through the parking lot. 
  • Students are asked to ride their bikes in a safe manner and clear the parking lot as quickly as possible after school hours.  It is requested that parents not park in the staff parking lot when school is in session. 
  • Visitor parking is available on the east side of the parking lot.
  • The playground is designed for all children to use and share respectfully.