Police investigating break-in at Roma State College

Following a break in at a Roma high school which caused extensive damage to ten classrooms, students have been advised to stay at home as police investigations continue. Details here.

Roma State College students have been advised to study from home following a break-in at the senior campus on Thursday night resulting in extensive damage to buildings.

In an email to parents, a Roma State College staff member informed parents that students were permitted to stay at home the next day on Friday August 12 as the school works to make alternative learning arrangements.

“There has been significant damage to A Block at the Senior Campus overnight as a result of a break in,” the email said.

“There are numerous classrooms impacted on level 2 including general learning areas and some computer labs.

“The ground floor staffroom has also been damaged.

“As A Block is heavily used for teaching and learning across the timetable for all year levels, this will have a major impact on our ability to operate under normal conditions tomorrow.”

An email from a Roma State College staff member shared on Facebook informing parents of a school break-in on Thursday night August 11, 2023.

A Department of Education spokesperson said 10 rooms and the administration building were vandalised including damage to doors and smashed windows.

They said police have been contacted and the Department will continue to work closely with them as investigations continue.

In the meantime students are learning in alternative classrooms as the repair work continues and the school will continue to communicate with the community in relation to this incident.

The Department said schools are important community assets that deserve to be protected.

They’re calling on the community to watch out and report any suspicious activity to police or contact the School Watch hotline 13 17 88.

Roma State College declined to comment.

Queensland Police has been approached for comment.

Originally published as Police investigating break-in at Roma State College