4:44 p.m., Feb. 14
Gleneagle Secondary principal Gary Conley forwarded this letter to parents this afternoon:
Good afternoon,
As you are likely aware, this morning the school received an anonymous phone call as we started period 1.
As a precaution, the school was evacuated by police while the RCMP conducted a site assessment in response to the call.
Upon completion of the investigation, students and staff were permitted to return to the building in period 2.
It is disheartening that making false reports to engage police and disrupt the public is some person’s idea of a prank. I can assure you the police are investigating this illegal action.
On behalf of our entire staff, we thank our students who once again demonstrated a level of maturity and teamwork that greatly assisted our management of this morning’s event.
I’d also like to thank our staff, the RCMP and our district staff for their calm, caring and coordinated response to this unexpected and worrisome incident.
Speaking as a parent, I empathize with the angst this morning’s situation created for our parents and caregivers. I thank you for your trust and patience as we addressed this safety concern.
With appreciation,
Glen Conley
Principal
10:35 a.m., Feb. 14
Students at Gleneagle Secondary School are now returning to classes at the Lansdowne Drive high school after police gave the go-ahead.
9:45 a.m., Feb. 14
Students at Coquitlam's Gleneagle Secondary were evacuated to Scott Creek Middle this morning, Feb. 14, after the high school received a threatening phone call.
Ken Hoff, spokesperson for School District 43 (SD43), told the Tri-City News that students were told to leave their classes "as a precaution under the advisement of the RCMP."
"All students and staff are safe," he said.
"Out of an abundance of caution, students will be moved to Scott Creek Middle while RCMP sweep the property. As always, we appreciate the assistance of the RCMP and we expect normal operations to resume as soon as possible."
The Tri-City News will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
