Security increased at Glenunga International High School after threatening, ‘concerning’ emails to principal

“Concerning” emails sent to a principal has sparked an increase in security at a large Adelaide high school.

Security has been increased at a major Adelaide high school after a spate of threatening emails sent to the principal.

Parents, families and carers with students at Glenunga International High School were informed via email on Wednesday morning about a spate of emails sent to the principal, which has promoted increased security measures.

“Out of an abundance of caution I’m writing to inform you about increased security measures at Glenunga International High School following a series of emails of concern sent to the principal,” education director Sandy Richardson wrote in the email.

Security is being increased at Glenunga International High School. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Ms Richardson said South Australia Police were “investigating the source of the emails, which included threats”.

“We are working closely with them to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the school community,” the education director said.

“As a precaution, additional security measures have been put in place.

“Along with our regular lockdown and evacuation drills, visitor screening, and site security, you may also notice more security patrols and changes to traffic arrangements around the school.

An Education Department spokesperson said they were “aware of a series of emails of concern” sent to the principal, and are working alongside SA Police and the school to investigate the matter.

“This is an evolving situation, with the situation continuously evaluated and monitored with the safety of students and staff in mind,” the spokesman said.

The Education Department and the school urged parents to report “anything unusual near the school” to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

“We will continue following SAPOL’s advice and working closely with both the school and the police to resolve this situation.

SA Police said it was aware of the emails and were investigating the incident.

“Police are aware of a series of emails of concern, some of which contain threats, received by staff at an Adelaide high school and are conducting the appropriate investigations,” a spokesman said.