A Year 8 pupil died suddenly after a medical emergency at Collingwood College in Camberley, Surrey, on Monday afternoon. The heart-breaking incident has shocked the school and local community.
Emergency Crews Rush to School
Ambulance teams arrived swiftly at the secondary school around 2:10pm. Paramedics treated the youngster on site before rushing them to Frimley Park Hospital in critical condition. The South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance also joined the urgent response.
School in Mourning
Collingwood College, home to roughly 1,700 pupils, sent a heartfelt letter to parents expressing it was “deeply affected by this tragic loss.”
Tributes Flood In for ‘Well-Liked’ Pupil
One mourner wrote on Facebook: “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.”
Surrey Councillor Shaun Garrett added: “Our hearts and thoughts are with the family and friends. We are thinking of the students, teachers, and wider community navigating this incredibly difficult time.”
Fundraiser Set Up to Support Family
The Collingwood College Parent Body launched a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and support the bereaved family. It has already raised over £3,500.
Similar Tragedy Hits School Community Last Year
This devastating event follows a similar tragedy last December, when a student died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid’s RC College in South Shields. At the time, headteacher Catherine Lennox said: “Our entire school community is deeply saddened, and we will continue to come together to support one another at this incredibly difficult time.”
