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Maesydderwen school closed for second day as police investigate telephone threat
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers would maintain a presence at the school as the investigation continues, and that no arrests have yet been made.
The school, which has more than 540 pupils from year seven to sixth form, was placed in lockdown on Monday morning after police received a report of a threat made over the telephone at around 10.45am.
A cordon was erected outside the school and multiple police vehicles remained at the scene throughout Monday afternoon, with pupils allowed to leave the site in small groups rather than all at once.
All pupils and staff were released safely on Monday afternoon. In an update issued on Monday evening, police said there was “no evidence of any ongoing risk to pupils or staff.”
However, a further development in the investigation overnight led to the decision to keep the school closed on Tuesday.
In a statement, police said: “Following a development in the investigation into a threat made over the phone in relation to Maesydderwen Comprehensive School, a decision has been made by the school not to reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3).
“There will be a police presence at the school as officers continue to investigate, and we will provide updates whenever possible.”
Police added that patrols would be carried out in the coming days to provide reassurance to pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Parents and carers are being kept informed about the school’s reopening through the school app.
Powys County Council confirmed it was aware of the incident. School governor and local county councillor Susan McNicholas confirmed police were at the scene on Monday but was unable to provide further details at the time.
The school was placed in special measures — the highest level of Estyn monitoring — in January 2025, following an inspection that raised concerns about the quality of teaching and attendance.
#DyfedPowysPolice #education #Maesydderwen #Powys #schoolLockdown #SouthPowys #YsgolMaesydderwen #Ystradgynlais -
Milford Haven School to reopen on Monday as staff praised for ‘professional and calm’ response after lockdown incident
Police were called to the site on Thursday afternoon after a teacher was injured in an incident involving a weapon. A 15‑year‑old was arrested at the scene. Pupils were kept safely inside classrooms while officers secured the area, with only a small number of learners still on site at the time.
In a new statement, Deputy Headteacher Daryl John praised the way staff and pupils handled the situation.
“On behalf of the school staff and governors, I would like to thank and praise all of the staff and the small number of pupils who remained on site,” he said.
“They all conducted themselves with professionalism and were calm throughout. We are extremely grateful to the emergency services for their rapid and effective response.
“Our heartfelt best wishes go out to our colleague, and we look forward to their full and speedy recovery.”
Council leader: ‘Safety and wellbeing remain the highest priority’
Pembrokeshire County Council leader Cllr Jon Harvey said he was pleased the school would reopen on Monday and reassured families that support is available for any pupils affected.
“If there are any pupils who have been affected by the incident and require additional support, please ask teachers or staff who will be able to help with well‑being provision,” he said.
“I would once again like to thank staff and pupils at Milford Haven School for their immediate response to the incident. Thanks also go to the wider school family across the community for their support following this challenging period.”
Cllr Harvey stressed that the safety of pupils and staff remains the council’s top priority across all Pembrokeshire schools.
“Along with our partners we want to reassure the learners and parents of Milford Haven School, and all schools across Pembrokeshire, that the safety and well‑being of everyone is the highest priority. This, of course, includes our dedicated teachers and other school staff.”
‘Lockdowns are routinely rehearsed’
The council also emphasised that lockdown procedures are regularly practised so that staff and pupils know exactly what to do in the rare situations where they are required.
“As a Local Authority we will of course continue to support Milford Haven School in whatever way possible following this awful incident,” Cllr Harvey added.
Further updates are expected to be issued to parents ahead of the school’s reopening on Monday.
#CllrJonHarvey #DyfedPowysPolice #MilfordHaven #MilfordHavenSchool #PembrokeshireCouncil #PembrokeshireCountyCouncil #schoolAssault #schoolLockdown #teacherAssaulted #YsgolGyfunAberdaugleddau -
Houston ISD is working on a policy that would prevent students from accessing their cell phones during lockdowns, in the interest of safety. Parents are pushing back against the idea.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #Texas #BellaireHighSchool #Hisd #HISDCellPhonePolicy #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #SchoolThreat
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Two high schools in Houston were temporarily locked down Wednesday after students were found in possession of knives, with one of the incidents resulting in a stabbing.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #AliefIsd #ElsikHighSchool #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #Stabbing #SterlingHighSchool
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Two high schools in Houston were temporarily locked down Wednesday after students were found in possession of knives, with one of the incidents resulting in a stabbing.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #AliefIsd #ElsikHighSchool #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #Stabbing #SterlingHighSchool
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Two high schools in Houston were temporarily locked down Wednesday after students were found in possession of knives, with one of the incidents resulting in a stabbing.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #AliefIsd #ElsikHighSchool #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #Stabbing #SterlingHighSchool
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Two high schools in Houston were temporarily locked down Wednesday after students were found in possession of knives, with one of the incidents resulting in a stabbing.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #AliefIsd #ElsikHighSchool #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #Stabbing #SterlingHighSchool
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Two high schools in Houston were temporarily locked down Wednesday after students were found in possession of knives, with one of the incidents resulting in a stabbing.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #AliefIsd #ElsikHighSchool #HoustonISD #SchoolLockdown #Stabbing #SterlingHighSchool
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⚡️ No injuries reported after a credible shooting threat prompted a nearly five-hour lockdown at Sonoma Valley High School, Creekside High, Adele Harrison Middle School, and Prestwood Elementary School. Students were released from their classrooms safely at around 3 p.m. #SchoolLockdown #SafetyFirst https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1952104/articles/197767004/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/mar/30/mills-middle-school-mills-high-school-in-lockdown-after-phone-threat/ #SchoolLockdown #ExtremistMAGArepublicans are traumatizing whole generations of American children LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The campuses of Mills Middle School and Mills High School are on lockdown due to a threatening phone call received Thursday morning. #gunviolence