On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Caboolture State School was forced into a lockdown lasting over an hour after a student climbed onto the roof of the administration building.
The incident began around 2:30 PM, prompting school officials to initiate a precautionary lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Queensland Department of Education confirmed the event, describing it as a “behaviour incident.”
A spokesperson for the Department stated, “The school went into a brief precautionary lockdown yesterday during a behaviour incident in which a student climbed onto the roof of the administration building.” The lockdown was lifted after approximately one hour.
In response to the incident, the school has made counselling and support services available to all students and staff who may require assistance. The Department emphasised their commitment to student privacy and declined to provide further details about the individual involved.
This event highlights ongoing concerns about behaviour management in Queensland schools. A recent School Opinion Survey, released by the Department of Education in January 2024, revealed that 78.4% of Caboolture State School staff agreed that student behaviour was well-managed at their school.
However, the broader 2023 survey results painted a more concerning picture across the state, with over a third of Queensland schoolchildren and more than a quarter of staff believing their schools did not manage behaviour effectively.
The Caboolture State School administration reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a safe learning environment, stating, “The school continues to work diligently to promote safe and respectful interactions between students and a safe learning environment for everyone in the school community.”
Published 25-July-2024
