Today, Tuesday, November 2nd, at approximately 11am, at the request of the Ottawa Police, I placed our school into Secure School protocol. Based on a 911 call that originated with a neighbor, the Ottawa Police informed us that there were suspicious individuals reported to be present in Utman Park, across from Mother Teresa High School on Longfields Drive, and we locked our doors as a precaution.
After a thorough investigation by the Ottawa Police, it was determined there was no reason for concern and we removed the Secure School protocol. The duration of the Secure School protocol was forty minutes. Students cooperated fully and we were pleased at how quickly and efficiently we were able to secure our building.
Mother Teresa High School remains safe and secure. Thank you to our School Resource Officer, Constable Sherry Jordan, who joined us immediately upon learning of the 911 call across from our school, and to the Ottawa Police Service for their quick response.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Norma McDonald
Principal
Mother Teresa High School