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Wellington High School Police after it was blocked after a credible threat.
Wellington High School was closed this morning after police received a “credible threat.”
On Thursday morning, the school’s principal, Dominic Killalea, posted on Facebook that the police had received a “credible threat” against the school and the school asked the students to remain in class.
The situation had since been resolved, he said.
“All students, staff and people on site are well taken care of. They all did very well and responded to instructions.”
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“I would like to personally thank you for your support and trust during this difficult time.”
A police spokeswoman confirmed that police were now speaking to two people in connection with the incident following a threat on social media.
She said police will remain in the area as a precaution, but said the blockade had already been lifted.
Three police cars were parked outside the school on Taranaki St Thursday morning, some with armed police inside.
Previously, the school’s Facebook page said that there was a “situation” at the school and that all entry and exit points were closed. The exams continued. “We will continue to provide updates on our website as soon as we learn more.
“Please do not come to the school or call the school as you will not be attended to and this may cause a disruption in the handling of this incident and could put yourself and / or our staff and the safety of students at risk We will update our website as soon as we have more information. “
A police spokesman told Stuff on Thursday that “the police have received a report of a threat and it has increased [their presence] In the area”.
“We are following positive lines of inquiry and will seek to provide an additional update as soon as possible.”
One student said she came to school but was unable to get in on Thursday morning.
A father said Things Their son was told to lower the blinds and stay away from the windows.
The Thursday morning NZEA exams are NCEA Level 1 Business Studies, Level 2 Chemistry, and Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, German and Chinese.
The scholarship chemistry exam is also scheduled.
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