San Souci
Girls’ High School has issued an alert to learners and parents after a robbery
incident yesterday (Wednesday 15 May) morning. According to a letter issued to
parents, a learner was robbed outside the school gates at 07:46.
“Despite all our efforts and
having two men on duty in the drop off zone an incident occurred this morning
where a (learner) was robbed outside the gate at 07:46,” read the letter.
The school explained that they
recently reorganised security measures to guard the school’s drop-off zone and
the back gate closer to the fuel station during the early mornings. The school
also installed an additional security camera.
The letter also warned that
Newlands has recently become a crime hotspot, with the school having been
targeted twice in the past two weeks. “Additionally, four other schools in the
area have experienced similar incidents. The police have been notified and will
be conducting increased patrols in the area,” the letter continued.
Lt Col Marnus Fourie, Claremont
police’s Vispol Commander, confirmed the incident, adding “that a case has not
yet been opened”.
“With the start of winter, the
early mornings get darker. We have already adjusted our patrol times since
similar incidents occurred at Claremont High School as well as Groote Schuur
High School.”
San Souci further urged their
parent body to remind learners of the following safety protocols:
1.
Once they arrive at school, they should go directly into the building for their
safety.
2.
They should not leave the school premises at any time.
3.
They should not leave their bags unattended.
4.
They should report any suspicious individuals on the premises or loitering near
the entrances to the school.
