Perth primary school locked down during nearby police incident
Glencoe Primary School in Halls Head was locked down at police request while officers attended a nearby incident.
Classrooms at Glencoe Primary School in Perth's southern suburb of Halls Head were reportedly locked down on Thursday as police investigated an incident nearby. The school kept all students inside on advice from Western Australia Police to keep them away from the unfolding situation.
The deputy principal reassured parents that students were not in danger. Students were kept from seeing what was happening outside.
Police said local detectives attended a residence near the school. This was part of an ongoing investigation.
The matter was resolved without incident. It posed no risk to public safety or students.
The school offered extra support to any students who needed it following the day's events.
- Glencoe Primary School, Halls Head
- Location
- Thursday
- Day
- Janelle Walters
- Deputy principal
- Western Australia Police
- Authority
Why it mattersSchools sometimes need to lock down quickly when police incidents occur nearby, and clear communication with parents helps manage anxiety.
AustraliaFamilies in Perth's south were affected by the precautionary measure, though no one was harmed.
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