VANDALS caused up to $200,000 in damage at Kelso Public School as they made their way from classroom to classroom over the weekend.
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Those responsible who struck between early Saturday evening and Sunday morning smashed their way through more than half the school's 21 classrooms, pouring paint over a number of rooms and destroying computers and smartboards as they went.
The attack prompted an immediate response from NSW Education and Communities, which yesterday announced a major security upgrade for the school, including installing closed circuit television and an alarm.
Chifley local area command Acting Inspector Leanne Walsh said yesterday scene-of-crime officers spent a large part of Sunday at the school sorting through the mess looking for physical evidence.
"The incident occurred between 5.30pm on Saturday and 10.30am Sunday. Thirteen of the school's 21 rooms have been targeted with an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 in damage," Acting Inspector Walsh said.
“It appears they have broken into the canteen via the roller door and, once inside, thrown drinks around. From the canteen they have been able to access the main body of the school and, once inside, smashed smartboards, televisions and computers.
“Forensic police attended the scene on Sunday and we are now appealing for any member of the community who may have seen anyone on school grounds during this period to contact police on 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Acting Inspector Walsh said the incident was a timely reminder for the community to be vigilant, and if they see anyone on school grounds to contact police immediately.
Acting Inspector Walsh said police will always follow up information and said anyone found on school grounds outside school hours without permission can expect to be prosecuted.
