Police on scene at Beerwah State High School after threatening graffiti

Police are patrolling a Sunshine Coast high school after a bathroom wall graffiti message threatening to stab students was uncovered, with claims the student also had knives and a hit list at school.

Beerwah State High School. Photo: Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

Police are patrolling at a Sunshine Coast high school after a bathroom wall graffiti message threatening to stab students was uncovered, with claims the student also had knives and a hit list at school.

On Thursday, police were investigating a threatening message scrawled on a Beerwah State High School’s bathroom wall which read “Im (sic) gonna stab everyone on 6/2/25”.

Now there are fresh claims from parents that the student who left the threatening message also came to school on Thursday armed with knives and a hit list of students they planned to stab.

“My child has said another child has said they had found two knives and a list of children in someone’s bag today … I am very worried for my child to go back to school,” the parent said on Facebook.

Parents agreed with the claims in the comments, saying students on the list had been sent home from school.

The threatening message that was scrawled onto a toilet wall at Beerwah State High School. Picture: Facebook

“Isn’t this a serious enough situation for the child in question to be expelled? The amount of families that could potentially leave the school if this child returns,” another parent said.

“I’m honestly considering not letting my kids go back if that student is allowed to go back,” a parent added.

“It’s got to stop, even if it’s only children acting out, it’s not good enough … schools have to take this stuff seriously … our children are precious and have to be protected no matter what,” another parent said.

Beerwah State High School principal Scott Siddell sent a letter to parents and guardians on Thursday confirming the incident.

Letter sent to parents by Beerwah State High School parents. Picture: contributed.

“As you may be aware the Queensland Police Service attended our school today in relation to a written threat discovered late yesterday,” he wrote.

“Given the nature of the threat and precautionary measures put in place QPS gave the all clear for classes to go ahead as normal.

“However, as a precautionary measure police will maintain a presence in the vicinity of the school throughout the day. We will continue to work closely with QPS as this is now a police matter.

“Rest assured, the safety and welfare of your children and our staff is our utmost priority.

“Support is available at the school to anyone who may require it.”

On a post to the ‘Beerwatch” Facebook page, a concerned parent shared a picture of the message which read “Im (sic) gonna stab everyone on 6/2/25”.

Other parents from the school flocked to the post, suggesting the school knew about the graffiti.

“My son told me as well, and he told me the school knew about it and who it was,” one mother wrote.

“Hopefully this means they have put the appropriate actions in place already.”

“Well, I’m keeping my daughter home today just in case,” another mum wrote.

“I’ve not heard from the school about this at all, and in today’s day and age you can’t be too careful.

“Unless I hear from the school about whether they’ve found who wrote it and have done something about it, my daughter won’t be going to school tomorrow either.”

“The school is doing all it can do,” a third person wrote.

“It could actually be helpful for them if you are concerned to keep your kids home.”

Other parents said police were at the school during drop off.

“Just dropped my daughter, and the police rocked up just as I was leaving,” one mum said.

“I’m sure just to ease everyone’s mind.”

It is understood the threatening message was written on the wall of the girls’ bathroom.

A police spokeswoman confirmed police were on scene, but described the complaint as “vandalism”.

A Depart of Education spokesman said police would maintain a presence on the school grounds for the remainder of the day.

“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,” they said.

“The department can confirm the Queensland Police Service attended Beerwah State High School to speak with staff in response to a written threat late yesterday and shared on social media.

“There has been no lockdown or incidents at the school and, based on police advice, there is no immediate danger to staff and students.

“However, as a precautionary measure, police will maintain a presence in the vicinity of the school throughout the day.

“The school is continuing to assist QPS with inquiries and communication has been sent to parents.

“Guidance Officer support is available for any students who may require it.”

Queensland Police Service has been contacted regarding the fresh claims. No charges have been laid.

Originally published as Police on scene at Beerwah State High School after threatening graffiti