There was considerable concern just over a month ago when stolen cars struck perimeter fences at two nearby primary schools in west Belfast during early morning crashes in the space of a matter of hours.
It has now emerged that another primary school in the same area, Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh, has suffered three break-ins in the space of four days, causing up to £10,000 worth of damage.
Schools need to be in accessible locations, close to the heart of their neighbourhoods, and as a result will sometimes be vulnerable to the activities of vandals and thieves.
Security arrangements can always be reviewed, but individuals who deliberately target community facilities in this way need to expect that they will be firmly dealt with by the courts.
