“There is no immediate threat to students and staff at Vessigny Secondary School.”
That’s according to Minister of Education Dr. Michael Dowlath, as he responded to a question in the Lower House regarding the discovery of ammunition at the school on Wednesday.
He confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and assured that immediate action was taken upon the discovery of the items.
“The TTPS was contacted and officers attended the school to secure and remove the items. Secondly, the matter was reported through the Ministry’s school supervision and safety channels. Thirdly, the Ministry continues to work closely with the police as investigations proceed.”
The Minister also shared that the initial assessment indicated that there was no immediate threat to the safety of students or staff, and that teaching and learning activities were not disrupted.