A spokesperson for Holy Cross College in Northern Ireland warned parents of pupils to come and collect any “children already en route” to the school this morning
Pupils have been turned away from schools this morning following “security concerns”.
Several schools have not opened in Northern Ireland for mystery “security reasons”, local representatives have said, with Holy Cross College, Strabane Academy and Strabane Primary School in Strabane all affected.
Posting on social media, local Councillor Jason Barr said the schools are reportedly “closed this morning due to security reasons”, adding he was “not sure of the circumstances as of yet”.
A spokesperson for Holy Cross College said: “Unfortunately the school has to close today due to a security concern.
“Any children already en route, we would ask that parents make arrangements to collect them. We will update you all as soon as possible this morning.”
Mr Barr said that, despite the closures this morning, other schools including St Mary’s, St Catherine’s, Cloughcor and Knockavoe are “remaining open today so far.”
In its own statement, Strabane Academy said a “security concern” meant it was unable to open, and parents were asked to “make arrangements” and collect their children.
The school said in a post on Facebook: “Unfortunately due to a security concern the school has to close today. Any children already en route, we would ask that parents make arrangements to collect them.
“We will update you all as soon as possible this morning. Sorry for any inconvenience a text has also been sent.”
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