Malek Fahd Islamic School in Beaumont Hills, NSW was placed under a hard lockdown on Monday after reports of a suspected armed individual in the vicinity of the campus. The precautionary measure was initiated shortly after midday, prompting immediate safety protocols across the school grounds.
According to an email sent to parents, school administrators acted swiftly after receiving information indicating that a person possibly carrying a weapon had been spotted in the surrounding area. Staff moved students into secure locations as police were notified and monitoring of the situation began.
Parents were urged to remain calm and avoid approaching the school until authorities provided further instructions. During the lockdown, all classroom doors were secured, blinds were drawn, and movement between buildings was halted as part of the school’s emergency response procedures.
By late afternoon, authorities confirmed that students and staff remained safe while officers assessed the situation in the neighborhood. Additional details regarding the outcome of the police investigation and the identity or location of the reported individual have not yet been released.
School officials stated that more information will be provided to families once available and thanked parents for their patience and cooperation during the incident.
The community is expected to receive further updates as authorities continue to review the circumstances that led to the lockdown.
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