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Headmaster pays tribute to suicide teen
THE headteacher of an Enfield student who is believed to have taken her own life last week has paid tribute to "a kind, compassionate girl".
Lucy Irvine, 16, was found dead at her home in Bycullah Road, Enfield, on Saturday night after she hanged herself.
Lucy attended The Compton School, in Summers Lane, Finchley, and today her former headteacher, Teresa Tunnadine, said that both staff and students were "deeply shocked and saddened by Lucy's tragic death".
"Lucy was a quiet, reserved girl with a very close and supportive circle of friends," she said.
"She was a kind, compassionate girl who always looked out for her friends.
"Lucy will be greatly missed and remembered with love by all who knew her well."
Described by her headteacher as "passionate about animals and devoted to her pets", Lucy had hoped to explore a career working with animals and take up a place at Capel Manor College, in Enfield, to study animal care.
Students in her year have suggested a number of ways to mark her life. The school is opening a book of commemoration for students and staff to sign and a tree will be planted in her memory in the school grounds.
Students will also lead a memorial service in Lucy's honour.
An inquest into the girl's death has been opened and adjourned at Hornsey Coroner's Court.
Did you know Lucy? Post your tributes in the comments box below.
1:57pm Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Dionne Gowland, USA on 1:04pm Sat 17 May 08
I KNEW LUCY AND HER FAIMLY VERY WELL, LUCY WAS A VERY, KIND ANA LOVING CHILD, SO THOUGHTFUL IN EVERYTHING SHE DONE,SHE WILL BE MISSED SO DEARLY, MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE COULD YOU FORWARD THIS MESSAGE ON TO LOVING PARENTS AS I HAVE NO WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM, THANKYOU MRS DIONNE GOWLAND BARSBY AND JAMES GOWLAND
I KNEW LUCY AND HER FAIMLY VERY WELL, LUCY WAS A VERY, KIND ANA LOVING CHILD, SO THOUGHTFUL IN EVERYTHING SHE DONE,SHE WILL BE MISSED SO DEARLY, MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE COULD YOU FORWARD THIS MESSAGE ON TO LOVING PARENTS AS I HAVE NO WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM, THANKYOU MRS DIONNE GOWLAND BARSBY AND JAMES GOWLAND
Posted by: emma, enfield on 9:12pm Mon 19 May 08
[bold]I Didn't no lucy but her younger cousin is in my school class and she is always saying about how nice she was and i can tell by how she talks about her that she had a wonderful family and they all cared about her in many ways. even though i never met lucy i have this image of a wonderful young girl that is loved by all her family very dearly.[/bold]
I Didn't no lucy but her younger cousin is in my school class and she is always saying about how nice she was and i can tell by how she talks about her that she had a wonderful family and they all cared about her in many ways. even though i never met lucy i have this image of a wonderful young girl that is loved by all her family very dearly.
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