School staff pin down intruders in school lockdown

A Sunshine Coast high school went into lockdown while staff wrestled to detain two people intruding on the grounds until police arrived. Watch the video

Footage has captured staff members at a Sunshine Coast high school pinning down intruders until police arrived on Tuesday.

The video, taken at Caloundra State High School and shared with 7 News, showed a staff member wrestling one of the two intruders to the ground.

A Department of Education spokeswoman said the incident caused a brief precautionary lockdown after two unauthorised people were on school grounds.

School staff held the intruders until police arrived.

“The people were located and isolated by senior staff until police arrived,” she said.

“Any situation that threatens the safety and wellbeing of students or others in the school

community is treated extremely seriously, and dealt with as a matter of priority.”

Parents and carers were notified of the lockdown by SMS and students resumed normal

classes during the fourth period.

“Guidance Officer support is available at the school for anyone who requires it.”

“The school will work closely with authorities as they investigate this incident.”