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Gate Access Control

CLIFFVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: S SECTION 20

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Source domain: cliffviewprimary.org.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document outlines the gate access control procedures at Cliffview Primary School for morning and afternoon sessions, specifying when gates are opened and closed, who may use which gates, supervision arrangements, and responsibilities of parents regarding learner arrival and collection times. It references Section 20(1)(g) of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 to justify the school's authority over its premises.

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parental intervention programOngoing

SGB parent interviews for repeated late arrivals

Parents of learners who are regularly brought late to school will be interviewed by the School Governing Body (SGB) to address and resolve the issue.

Who it is for
parents of learners with repeated late arrivals
How to act on it
Attend an interview scheduled by the SGB following identification of repeated late arrivals
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Learners who are regularly brought late to school will be identified and their parents will be interviewed by the SGB in an endeavour to rectify the problem
afternoon collection gateNot applicable

Afternoon access through Oak Tree gate

The Oak Tree gate on Norman Drive is unlocked from 12:40 to 14:00 in the afternoon and is supervised by Foundation Phase teachers’ assistants. Learners must remain inside the school premises until collected by a parent or guardian.

Who it is for
parents collecting learners after school
How to act on it
Proceed to the Oak Tree gate on Norman Drive between 12:40 and 14:00 and wait for supervision by Foundation Phase teachers’ assistants
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The pedestrian gate on Norman Drive (Oak Tree gate) will be unlocked at approximately 12:40 and locked again at approximately 14:00. The Foundation Phase teachers’ assistants will supervise this gate whilst it is open and learners are required to remain inside the school premises until they are collected.
access route for late learnersNot applicable

Morning access via administration block pedestrian gate for late learners

Learners arriving after 07:25 must enter the school premises through the administration block pedestrian gate on Norman Drive. The gate is locked and can only be opened remotely by the reception office upon announcement via the intercom.

Who it is for
learners arriving late to school
How to act on it
Approach the administration block pedestrian gate on Norman Drive and use the intercom to announce arrival; wait for the reception office to unlock the gate remotely
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Any learners who arrive late (that is, after the start of the official school day at 07:25) will be required to access the school premises via the pedestrian gate at the administration block on Norman Drive. This gate will be kept locked at all times and will be opened remotely from the reception office when a leaner announces his/her arrival by means of the intercom at that gate. Access at this gate is only available until approximately 14:00.

Facts

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S SECTION 20

Key Takeaways

  • 13th Avenue pedestrian gate
  • Norman Drive Oak Tree gate
  • administration block pedestrian gate
  • front gate (Norman Drive)
  • back gate (Wilson Street/13th Avenue)
  • 06:00
  • 07:25
  • 12:40
  • 13:35
  • 14:00
  • 07:00–07:25
  • 13:35–14:00
  • Grade 1 & 2: 13:00
  • Grade 3: 13:20
  • Intermediate & Senior Phase: 13:40
  • Aftercare Facility billing
  • SGB parent interviews for late arrivals/collecting
  • Cliffview Primary School
  • South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
  • Governing Body (SGB)
  • Norman Drive
  • 13th Avenue
  • Wilson Street
  • Oak Tree gate
  • administration block pedestrian gate
  • front gate
  • back gate
  • Scholar patrols
  • Foundation Phase teachers’ assistants
  • Aftercare Facility