18 May 2026

Tēnā koutou katoa,

I am writing to inform you that our school briefly entered a lockdown procedure this morning following a report of a suspicious individual in the immediate vicinity of the school grounds.

Key Information:

Safety First: Police were notified immediately and arrived in the community to investigate.
Resolution: The lockdown has now been lifted. Police have cleared the area and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the school.
Student Wellbeing: All students and staff followed our emergency procedures perfectly. At no point were any children or staff in direct danger.
We understand that incidents like this can be unsettling. Our staff are focused on maintaining a normal, calm school day for the children. 

Thank you for your cooperation and for trusting our safety protocols.

Ngā mihi nui,

Vicki Nicolson

 Principal