Headteacher pays tribute to suicide teen (From Times Series)

Headteacher pays tribute to suicide teen

12:24pm Friday 9th May 2008 in

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The headteacher of a Finchley 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.

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