2016 schoolbooks destroyed in suspected arson attack

26 November 2015 - 12:47 By Lee-Anne Butler

Four classrooms were gutted in a suspected arson attack at Bayview Primary School in Helenvale. The fire is believed to have started at about 3am after a break-in at the school.The four classrooms‚ including a science lab‚ were completely destroyed.Books that were received on Wednesday for 2016 were all been destroyed as well. – TMG Digital/The Herald..

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