Education Minister saddened by death of Wakefield Primary grade 3 student
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 2:47 PM
Minister of Education Fayval Williams has requested additional information surrounding the death of a grade 3 student at the Wakefield Primary and Infant School in Trelawny on Wednesday.
It is reported that 8-year-old Alexia Drummond was seen unresponsive on the floor by her classroom teacher after the lunch break.
She was taken to a nearby health facility and then to hospital by school personnel.
She was later pronounced dead.
"This is a terrible tragedy that has traumatised Alexia's family, classmates, and the wider school community,” Williams said in a statement today.
While noting that more information is needed, the education minister is urging school personnel, parents, and all who have a duty of care for children to be watchful for any early signs of health challenges.
Alexia was described as a quiet, diligent student by her classroom teacher.
Williams noted that the Ministry's team of guidance counsellors has begun offering support and counselling to the family and school team.
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