{"id":289049,"date":"2026-02-18T00:12:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/289049\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:12:08","slug":"police-boost-presence-at-aucklands-western-springs-college-after-threats-made-to-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/289049\/","title":{"rendered":"Police boost presence at Auckland\u2019s Western Springs College after threats made to students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Police \u201cincreased their presence around the school\u201d yesterday after further threats by external students on social media, Davis said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Staff and involved wh\u0101nau have been working \u201ctirelessly to contain the situation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThese measures are in place to ensure our young people remain safe on their journey home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Davis asked parents to speak to their children and \u201creiterate the importance of not leaving school without permission\u201d. <\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">It is \u201cvital\u201d that students did not put themselves in potentially dangerous situations by engaging with external groups and leaving school grounds during the day, he wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cWe also ask that if parents have further information pertaining to the incidents that they contact our senior leadership team. <\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThe safety of our students is our absolute priority, and we thank you for your continued support and vigilance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Police have been approached for comment. <\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Last Friday, police were sent to Point Chevalier, near Western Springs, to stop an alleged planned fight between students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">At least three police vehicles, including a van, were seen as students headed home from school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">A police officer was also stationed on the corner of Great North Rd and Premier Ave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">Police confirmed they were present after social media suggestions of a planned fight between students from several high schools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cOur school community officer has been liaising with schools concerned,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"PjjNclxixstKXPGyV\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cNo students showed and pleasingly there are no issues to report.\u201d 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