Elite Brisbane private girls college All Hallows' School closes after ‘significant event'
7NEWS understands a student died over the weekend, with an email sent out to parents at All Hallows' School just before 1.30pm on Tuesday, advising parents of the cancellation of a planned parent teacher event.
The school, which accepts female students from years 5 to 12, said it would be closed from 12.30pm with sporting and cultural activities planned for the afternoon also cancelled.
The email published by the Courier Mail said children were seen being picked up by parents outside the school about 2pm.
'We apologise for the late notice and appreciate your understanding that this decision was not made lightly,' Acting Deputy Principal Scott Adamson said.
'Further information will be shared by the Principal later this afternoon.'
Queensland Police has been contacted for comment.
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