Schools broken into

Ettalong Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus were broken into in two separate incidents earlier this month.

The first incident occurred on February 6, when security guards discovered intruders at the Umina high school.

"Security Guards interrupted the thieves and apprehend one person," collage principal Mr Steve Harris said.

"Police later picked up a further three persons as a result of information obtained from the first man.

"There was a considerable amount of damage done, with numerous rooms having the doors kicked in.

"The thieves took a volume of items including computers and laptops.

"Most have been recovered but are water damaged."

Meanwhile, thieves broke into Ettalong primary school on February 9, causing extensive damage.

"Our security fence was rammed and thieves broke into a classroom and stole our television screen used for the connected classroom project," school principal Mr Colin Wallis said.

"It is a very sad day when individuals steal from children and deprive them of learning facilities.

"We are working now to get this important piece of equipment replaced as soon as possible. "Naturally the police were informed and investigations are proceeding."

Email, 9 Feb 2010 Steve Harris, Brisbane Water Secondary College Newsletter, 16 Feb 2010 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School