12.25pm: Classes have resumed at a Gladstone school following a bomb threat on Monday morning.
A Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton spokesman said about 9.50am, Chanel College, Gladstone received a bomb threat.
He said the principal, Dr Susan Bunkum, and school staff immediately initiated Catholic Education’s Emergency Management Procedures.
“The school was evacuated and parents notified by SMS in accordance with the Procedures as the safety of our students and staff is paramount,” the Catholic Education spokesman said.
“According to these procedures, any security threat is taken seriously.
“Queensland Police were immediately notified and conducted a full search of the college. “Police declared the school safe and advised that normal classes were able to resume.