TAVISTOCK College is in mourning following the sudden death of a girl who attended the secondary school earlier this week.

In a statement issued on Thursday, principal Tristan Muller-Forster said:  ‘Tavistock College is a school in mourning following the news of the sudden death of a well-loved Year 11 student. The loss of this young lady will impact on all of us in many ways.

‘She was a lovely, caring, talented and popular student who will be missed by everyone who knew her. Always seen about school with a smile on her face, she had everything to live for. Her friends are grief stricken that she should be taken at such a young age.’

He added: ‘Students are being offered support when they need it by the school pastors, catalyst mentors, the Vicar of Tavistock Reverend Rosie Illingworth as well as our trained staff. I’d like to thank those in the community of Tavistock who have given their support. It is a time when everyone must pull together and help each other.

‘We have organised a book of condolence for students, parents and staff to sign and in time we will plan a long lasting and fitting memorial. For now our thoughts and prayers are with this girl’s family and friends.’