Headteacher pays tribute to Faversham student following meningitis death
“A true friend – who listened with warmth, respect and sincere interest to her peers and to our staff.”
The headteacher of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham has paid tribute to a year 13 student who died during the meningitis outbreak in Kent.
Amelia McIlroy said: “It is with great sadness that we are confirming the loss of Juliette, a much loved and treasured member of our school community.
“Juliette was a student at our school for seven years. She was incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent and she loved our school and was very happy here.
“Juliette embraced everything that school had to offer with great enthusiasm and joy and her humour and positivity were captivating.
“She was a genuinely caring and attentive listener, a true friend – who listened with warmth, respect and sincere interest to her peers and to our staff.
“In short, she was a lovely girl – her beautiful smile, her loving nature and her sense of fun will be hugely missed. We are all devastated. Our love and thoughts are with her family and friends at this terribly sad time.
“Our priority now is the safety and well-being of all members of our school community and we are continuing to work closely with UKHSA,” Mrs McIlroy added.