In a tragic incident at Glenwood High in Durban on Tuesday, a 15-year-old schoolboy passed away after collapsing as he was warming up for a hockey game.
The KZN Department of Education said that the young pupil was preparing to play a hockey match, but had felt discomfort while participating in a ‘warm-up soccer game’ when he requested to be substituted and ‘stepped aside for some air’.
Tragically, he collapsed and despite tireless efforts of paramedics to resuscitate him, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A letter to parents and the Glenwood Community from the school stated: “We appreciate and understand that there will be much speculation and potential for misinformation at this traumatic time, and therefore wanted to confirm that there had been an incident where a boy had collapsed following an activity and despite efforts from Glenwood staff, ALS paramedics, he unfortunately passed away.”
TRIBUTES HAVE POURED IN FOR THE DURBAN SCHOOLBOY
In response to the school’s post on Facebook, condolences and tributes have poured in following the death of the Durban schoolboy.
Maritzburg College: “The Maritzburg College community was devastated to hear this sad news. We send deepest sympathy to the learner’s family and to the whole Glenwood family. You are all in our thoughts.”
Durban High School: “On behalf of the Head Master, staff and governing body of DHS, we send our sincere condolences to the entire Glenwood community as well as the learner’s family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Jeppe High School for Boys: “Sending the Glenwood family our deepest condolences for your immense loss. The Jeppe community have his family, teachers, friends and fellow brothers in our thoughts as you all navigate this difficult time.”
Ashton International College Ballito: “On behalf of the Ashton Ballito community, we extend our deepest condolences to this young man’s family, friends, and the entire Glenwood community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
Hilton College: “The Hilton College community extends its condolences to the boys and staff of Glenwood High School at this tragic time. We pray that your community and the family of the deceased boy find comfort in your grieving.”
St Henry’s Marist College: “On behalf of the St Henry’s Marist College family, our thoughts and prayers are with this young man’s family, friends and the Glenwood community during this difficult time.”
Glenashley Preparatory School: “Glenashley Preparatory School extends our deepest sympathy to the learner’s family and friends, as well as the Glenwood family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you every strength during this traumatic event. Our blessings for his eternal peace.”
Durban Girls’ College: “On behalf of Durban Girls’ College, we extend our deepest condolences to the Glenwood community, his family, and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
Thomas More College: “On behalf of Thomas More College, we were deeply saddened to hear this heartbreaking news. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the learner’s family and the entire Glenwood community. Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.”
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