A CROWDFUNDING campaign is underway to help raise funds to replace a teepee destroyed by vandals at Nepean School for students with disabilities.
The teepee was burnt down at the Seaford school earlier this month, and was valued at $12,000.
Fire crews and police were called to the fire at the Nepean School in Klauer Street at 10pm, Monday 3 September.
They were told youths had entered the school grounds and set fire to the large teepee in the playground area.
Dunkley MP Chris Crewther spoke in parliament about the fire.
“Devastatingly very recently a group of vandals entered the school at set fire to a teepee located in the playground, causing $12,000 worth of damage. The teepee is used as a central gathering place for students, and was completely destroyed by the fire. The kids, the school community, and the wider community are absolutely devastated by what occurred,” Mr Crewther said.
“It saddens me that a school like Nepean School which does so much to support children with a disability in Dunkley would be targeted in this way. That’s why in partnership with Frankston Community Noticeboard, I’ve set up a gofundme page to raise funds to replace their teepee.”
Frankston CIU is keen to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area that night. They have released CCTV images of youths who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
The crowdfunding page can be found at gofundme.com/teepee4nepean