The headteacher of Gosforth Park First School has paid tribute to a pupil who died after being hit by a falling tree.
A six-year-old girl has tragically died in hospital following the incident on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services attended and the girl was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary by road with an air ambulance doctor on board.
Northumbria Police confirmed that the little girl died on Saturday morning.
The school's head has now paid tribute to the pupil and said they are putting extra support in place for staff and other students in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Leanne Lamb, said: “Our entire school community has been shocked and devastated by the tragic news that one of our pupils passed away during the night, as a result of injuries suffered from a falling tree in the school grounds.
“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the child’s family and friends as they come to terms with this tragic loss.
“As a school and community, we will take the time to mourn and are putting in place extra support for the staff and pupils who are devastated by this incident.
“We would ask that people respect the privacy of the grieving family and the school as we work to understand exactly how this happened.”
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police confirmed that an investigation was under way saying: "Our officers are continuing to support her family and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.
“An investigation has been launched with police working in conjunction with the health and safety executive.”
