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CTV News
5 hours ago
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‘No active threat': N.W. Calgary high school locked down due to weapon complaint
A Calgary police vehicle is seen in this undated image. (CTV News) A northwest Calgary high school was locked down on Tuesday afternoon due to a weapons complaint. Calgary police said at 12:35 p.m., it received reports someone was inside James Fowler High School with a weapon. The school, located in the 4000 block of Fourth Street N.W., was subsequently locked down. 'At this time, there is no active threat to the students within the school,' police said in an update. Police are working to locate the suspect. This is a breaking news update. More details to come…
RNZ News
a day ago
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- RNZ News
How New Zealand schools can respond better to lockdowns
School lockdowns in New Zealand feel like they're much more common these days. So, in events like these, or when there's a natural emergency - how can schools communicate quickly with parents and the wider school community? Sharlene Barnes created a free app called Skool Loop, which more than 1300 kiwi schools already use. She says what was once considered an extraordinary emergency is now a regular occurrence and hopes more schools will take advantage of what the free app offers. Children at Arakura School in Lower Hutt line up for free lunch, on 18 March, 2024. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Lara Primary School in Geelong forced into lockdown
A 'drug impacted man with a machete has forced a school into lockdown in Geelong.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
‘Senior Assassin' water gun trend leads to lockdown at Alberta high school
A popular online trend led to a gun complaint and lockdown at a southern Alberta high school on Friday. Strathmore RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspect with a gun at Strathmore High School just before noon. RCMP told the school and other buildings in the area to initiate lockdown procedures. Police learned, after initial investigation, that there was never a threat to anyone, and the suspect was carrying a water gun. RCMP said they were participating in the 'Senior Assassin' game, which has become a popular trend among graduating students across Canada. 'Although an innocent game, RCMP is reminding those partaking, please be mindful that someone witnessing this or driving by could perceive a water gun to be a real firearm. Please be cautious and safe,' RCMP said in a news release. The online trend has recently been making headlines across Canada for all the wrong reasons. The Calgary Police Service issued a warning about the trend last week, saying it's only a matter of time before a major incident occurs, with water guns getting confused for the real thing. The live-action game is typically played by senior high school students and involves players eliminating 'targets' during a set time period using water guns, spray bottles or other methods.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Teenager charged after knife incident locks Ipswich school down
A 14-year-old boy has been charged after a school was put in lockdown due to an incident involving a were called to Ormiston Endeavour Academy in Defoe Road, Ipswich, on Friday at 07:57 BST, and they arrested the teenager in the field at 09:30.A knife was seized at the scene and a spokesperson for the school said the site was locked down as a "precautionary measure" following advice from teenager was charged with possession of a bladed article on school premises and with threats to kill and appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Saturday. "This is considered an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk at this time and no injuries were suffered," Suffolk Police said.A spokesperson for the school said the authorities were "alerted immediately" after reports of the teenager on the field."The police were rapidly on site to deal with the individual who was escorted off the premises and they are now investigating the matter," they said."We would like to thank all our students and staff for following our robust safety procedures, and for the support received from our school community."The teenager was released on bail and was next due to appear at the same court on 29 May. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
