Child dies after a ‘medical emergency’ at a school in Surrey
A Year 8 student died at Collingwood College after an ‘incident’ on Monday afternoon.
Parents at the school in Camberley, Sussex, were sent a letter after ambulance services were called to the school around 2.10pm on Monday.
The co-educational secondary school has around 1,700 students, and said in a statement that it was ‘deeply affected by this tragic loss’.
A spokesperson for Surrey Coroner’s Court said the death had been referred to the coroner.
Year 8 students are typically 12 or 13 years old, but the age and identity of the pupil have not been shared.
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One mourner on Facebook said: ‘He was a really well-liked boy from a lovely family, and I hope that people respect the family at this sad and difficult time.’
South East Coast Ambulance Service said they treated the student at the scene before taking them to Frimley Park Hospital in a ‘life-threatening’ condition.
‘Ambulance crews attended and were joined at the scene by the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex,’ it added.
In December, a student died after suffering a medical emergency at a school in South Tyneside.
Emergency services had been called to St Wilfrid’s RC College in South Shields after the student became unwell.
In a statement, headteacher Catherine Lennox said: ‘As you may already be aware, we have had a medical episode in school this morning.
‘Sadly, the student involved has passed away. Our entire school community is deeply saddened, and we will continue to come together to support one another at this incredibly difficult time.
‘Our school community joins us in sending thoughts and prayers to the family and those affected.’
Surrey Councillor Shaun Garrett wrote on Facebook: ‘Following the recent incident at Collingwood College, Camberley, Surrey, our hearts and thoughts are with the family and friends.
‘We are also thinking of the students, teachers, and the wider community navigating this incredibly difficult time.’
The Parent Body from Collingwood College has set up a fundraiser for the family of the student who passed away.
It’s already raised £3,500, and will help with funeral costs and any other issues the family comes across.
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