A young boy died suddenly after a short illness over the Christmas break, his school has said. Children at the primary school have now been told and the boy's headteacher said he will be 'missed by everyone who knew him'.
In a letter to parents, Mangal Singh, headteacher at William Murdoch Primary School, said the school had "received heartbreaking news that one of our pupils would never return to our school community again," reports BirminghamLive.
He wrote: "Today, I had the sad duty of informing the pupils... of the death of a beloved pupil. Teachers also informed their classes of the sad news.
"He died suddenly in hospital after a short illness during the holiday period. He was a well-liked and friendly member of the William Murdoch School community and will be missed by everyone who knew him."
Mr Singh added: "When someone dies, children may experience many different feelings - such as sadness or anger.
"Some pupils may feel shocked and upset by the news, while others may be confused or numb. These reactions are all normal.
"We have tried to answer children's questions in school, using age-appropriate and honest language, but they may want to discuss their thoughts and feelings further at home."
