September 4th 2024.
This morning, a school in the south-east area of Melbourne was placed on lockdown for a brief period due to a concerning post on social media. St Bede's, an all-boys Catholic school located in Mentone, was instructed to go into lockdown at 8:25am and was given the all-clear an hour later.
In an interview with 9News, Principal Deb Frizza assured that all students and staff were safe during the lockdown. The decision to go into lockdown was made based on advice from Victoria Police. Frizza stated, "St Bede's College Mentone initiated the lockdown at the direction of the Police as part of their ongoing operation." She also added, "At 9:40am, the lockdown was lifted and regular classes have resumed. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of our entire school community during this time."
According to detectives, the investigation is currently underway regarding a threatening post on social media that was reported around 11pm last night. The police have confirmed that the post did not mention any specific school or individual. They are working diligently to determine the source of the post and have reassured that St Bede's College in Mentone is not in any immediate danger.
Thankfully, the lockdown was lifted without any incident, and classes have resumed as usual. The school community is grateful for the swift action taken by the police and the understanding of all involved. The safety of students and staff is the top priority, and the school will continue to work closely with the authorities to ensure a safe learning environment for all.
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