A school has announced the tragic death of a pupil studying for their GCSEs in a headteacher's heartbreaking letter to parents.
Amanda Harrison, head of Connah's Quay High School, in Flintshire, North Wales revealed the tragic news that one of the Key Stage 4 students (GCSE age) had passed away on Friday morning.
In a social media post, Ms Harrison described the "heartache" of the pupils and staff at hearing the tragic news, reported NorthWalesLive.
She said that she had spoken with the family and that the school community would support each other.
"With the deepest sadness, I must inform you that one of our KS4 learners has passed away this morning," said Mrs Harrison.
"Our thoughts go immediately to members of this learner's family and words cannot adequately express the shock and pain which has stricken them.
"I have spoken with the dad, and, even as a parent myself, cannot begin to express the utter heartbreak felt.
"As a school community we will gradually now begin to process this information and our sense of loss will be palpable over the coming days I m certain.
"Grief can manifest itself in many ways, and over a long period of time."
She said the school will offer professional support to pupils who feel they need it.
Mrs Harrison continued: "We will support each other through this, seeking and providing further specific professional assistance for those learners who find this time the most upsetting.
"This is a communication which no school community should ever have to send, and we truly appreciate the support and understanding that families are already beginning to show to learners and staff in such tremendously difficult times.
"Connah's Quay High School is a family.
"Our family is hurting but we will support each other to ensure that we come through this heartache. "
