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January 29, 2016 - 2:50PM

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By MEGAN LEVY, RACHEL OLDING
A number of schools across Sydney were evacuated on Friday after receiving bomb threats, police say.

Threats were made against schools in Mona Vale on Sydney's northern beaches, Woolooware in Sydney's south, Richmond and Penrith in Sydney's west and Lake Illawarra.

It's understood the schools all received the same threatening phone message between 10.50am and 11.10am.

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Police gather outside Woolooware High School, which received a bomb threat.
Police gather outside Woolooware High School, which received a bomb threat.Photo: John Veage
By 2.30pm, students at all schools had been allowed back in to class and the threats were deemed to be hoaxes.

Police conducted sweeps of Penrith High School, St Monica's Primary School in Richmond, Woolooware High School, Lake Illawarra High School and Mona Vale Primary School and found nothing suspicious.

At least four schools in Melbourne were also evacuated after receiving threatening phone calls on Friday morning.

Bomb threat: Pupils from Penrith High School are evacuated.
Bomb threat: Pupils from Penrith High School are evacuated.Photo: Channel Seven
At midday, A NSW Police spokeswoman confirmed that police operations were taking place simultaneously at schools across Sydney.

"Police are aware of numerous threats made to schools in the Metropolitan and Southern Regions," the spokeswoman said.

"Investigations are continuing, and police are liaising with the Department of Education.

"Police are warning that making such threats is a serious criminal offence and every effort will be made to identify the person or persons responsible."

A NSW Ambulance spokesman said paramedics were called to a school on High Street at Penrith at 10.50am, to a school on Woolooware Road in Woolooware at 11am and to a school on Francis Street at Richmond at 11.10am. Paramedics were on the scene as a precautionary measure, the spokesman said.

Several students from Woolooware High School posted selfies to Facebook from the Sharkies Leagues Club, where they had been moved.

"We're all good," one student said.

"We are okay just evacuated to sharks leagues club. so scary," another student posted.

One mother said students had been told at midday that they would be allowed back in to the school by 12.30pm.

Footage obtained by Channel Seven showed students and teachers being evacuated from Penrith High School. The students had gathered on an oval and on an outdoor basketball court.

A Department of Education spokesman said several schools received threats on Friday morning.

"Each school is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its students and no students are in danger," he said.

"Police are attending at each location also as a precaution. Concerned parents can contact their child's school."



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Quảng cáoSydney trường sơ tán khi nhiều mối đe dọa bom29 tháng 1 năm 2016-2:50 PMChơi0:19/0:26Toàn màn hìnhChú thích nullChia sẻ điều chỉnh kích thước phông chữ Read LaterEmailFacebookGoogle PlusTwitterWhatsappBởi MEGAN LEVY, RACHEL OLDINGMột số trường học qua Sydney đã được di tản vào ngày thứ sáu sau khi nhận được các mối đe dọa bom, cảnh sát nói.Mối đe dọa đã được thực hiện đối với các trường ở Mona Vale trên bãi biển phía bắc Sydney, Woolooware ở phía nam của Sydney, Richmond và Penrith ở phía tây của Sydney và hồ Illawarra.Nó đã hiểu rõ các trường học đã nhận được tất cả tin nhắn điện thoại đe dọa tương tự giữa 10,50 và 11,10. Quảng cáoCảnh sát thu thập ngoài Woolooware High School, đã nhận được một mối đe dọa bom.Cảnh sát thu thập ngoài Woolooware High School, đã nhận được một mối đe dọa bom. Ảnh: John VeageBởi 2.30 pm, học sinh tại tất cả các trường đã được phép quay trở lại lớp học và các mối đe dọa được coi là lừa đảo.Cảnh sát đã tiến hành càn của Penrith High School, St Monica của trường tiểu học ở Richmond, Woolooware High School, Hồ Illawarra trường trung học và trường tiểu học Mona Vale và thấy không có gì đáng ngờ.Ít nhất bốn trường ở Melbourne cũng đã được sơ tán sau khi nhận được cuộc gọi điện thoại đe dọa vào buổi sáng thứ sáu.Đánh bom đe dọa: em học sinh trường trung học Penrith được sơ tán.Đánh bom đe dọa: em học sinh trường trung học Penrith được sơ tán. Ảnh: Channel 7Lúc trưa, phát ngôn viên của A NSW cảnh sát khẳng định rằng cảnh sát hoạt động đã diễn ra đồng thời tại các trường qua Sydney."Police are aware of numerous threats made to schools in the Metropolitan and Southern Regions," the spokeswoman said."Investigations are continuing, and police are liaising with the Department of Education."Police are warning that making such threats is a serious criminal offence and every effort will be made to identify the person or persons responsible."A NSW Ambulance spokesman said paramedics were called to a school on High Street at Penrith at 10.50am, to a school on Woolooware Road in Woolooware at 11am and to a school on Francis Street at Richmond at 11.10am. Paramedics were on the scene as a precautionary measure, the spokesman said.Several students from Woolooware High School posted selfies to Facebook from the Sharkies Leagues Club, where they had been moved."We're all good," one student said."We are okay just evacuated to sharks leagues club. so scary," another student posted.One mother said students had been told at midday that they would be allowed back in to the school by 12.30pm.Footage obtained by Channel Seven showed students and teachers being evacuated from Penrith High School. The students had gathered on an oval and on an outdoor basketball court.A Department of Education spokesman said several schools received threats on Friday morning."Each school is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its students and no students are in danger," he said."Police are attending at each location also as a precaution. Concerned parents can contact their child's school." Follow Us on Facebookback to top Related CoveragenullMultiple Sydney schools receive bomb threats 00:25 Today, 1:00PM This article contains a video RecommendedMum who killed baby in bid to see eldest child start schoolVictoriaThe Reason We Haven't Found Alien Life May Be A Very Sad OneThe Huffington Post AustraliaWoman forced to walk naked on NY streetWorldSydney couple lose garden fence legal stoush after sitting in wrong courtroomNSW Katie Holmes Just Nailed What It Means To Be HappyThe Huffington Post AustraliaPROMOTEDBest Credit Cards To Have In 2016Credit Card FinderPROMOTED30 things you should have done by now if you live in SydneyDomainPROMOTEDHow to get rid of cockroachesDomainPROMOTEDAt 35 he speaks 11 languages - his 11 tricks to learn any languageBabbelPROMOTEDCalifornia Eating: Mind Blowing Chorizo QuesadillaVisit California on YouTubeRecommended byTerms of UseFull siteFeedbackMoreCopyright © 2016 Fairfax Media The Sydney Morning HeraldEmailFacebookGoogle PlusTwitterWhatsapp