Effort for security fence increases

Woy Woy South Public School P&C Association has stepped up its attempts to have a security fence erected around the school perimeter following attacks by intruders every weekend over a period of five weeks.

"Groups of youths from the local area have been responsible for a long list of vandalism, graffiti, break-ins and a fire that destroyed a large section of our fixed equipment," school principal Mr Terry Greedy said.

"More recently, we have had damage done to the screens and roof of the refurbished classroom blocks, attacks on the school canteen and library and items stolen from the work site associated with the new classroom block being constructed."

Mr Greedy expressed his thanks to Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews who has thrown her support behind the P&C's efforts to have security upgraded at the school.

"I would like to publicly thank Ms Andrews for the time and support she has given to the school with this issue," Mr Greedy said.

"Hopefully by raising awareness in these circles, we will be able to gather support to have the fence erected.

"Following the apprehension of a number of youths on school grounds, police and security patrols will be increased each night as a deterrent for young people who see the school as an easy target for their anti-social behavior."

Newsletter, 21 May 2010 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School