Released by David McTimoney, Superintendent, Anglophone West School District (ASD-W)

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Devon Middle School in Fredericton was evacuated today shortly after 11:30AM due to a bomb threat made to the

school. The threat was received by telephone.

Students, teachers and staff were safely evacuated to nearby Ecole Les Eclaireurs and later dismissed for the day.

Parents were informed through the school communication channels and the Superintendent offered communication

via Twitter and the school district website.

Fredericton Police Force performed a search of the building and, through their investigation, determined that the

threat was not credible or a danger to the school community.

had,” said Patty Oxford, principal, Devon Middle School. “By all accounts, so far, the emergency response worked

as it should and I am proud of our students, teachers and staff.”

School will resume on Thursday (March 17).

The school based education support services team, including guidance and school administration, is available to

speak with students about the situation should circumstances warrant. The district education support services team

is also ready to assist, as required.

“The safety of students, teachers and staff is our number one priority” said David McTimoney, Superintendent,

Anglophone West School District. “We have to treat situations like this as serious and respond accordingly to

Staff and students from Devon Middle School had practiced this evacuation procedure earlier in the school year.

“As always, the Fredericton Police Department responded in a professional and timely manner. We are lucky to be

followed their process and, as such, the afternoon went as smoothly as possible. I am very pleased with how events