Tragedy of young schoolboy ‘sudden death’ – school principal issues statement

Tributes are pouring in for a schoolboy who died suddenly over the weekend.

The Welsh teenager, named locally as Zac Trevett, was a pupil at Cardiff High School and headteacher Stephen Jones shared the heartbreaking news today.

He also expressed his condolences to the ninth-grade student’s family in a letter he sent to the school community.

It is understood Zac passed away on Sunday night.

Students in the classroom were told about the tragedy and grief support was posted on the school’s website.

Cardiff High School principal announced the sad news in a letter to parents

Students were told about the tragedy and funeral support was offered

In a letter to parents and carers, Mr Jones said: ‘I am writing to inform you that your child’s class teacher has undertaken the sad task of informing the class of the sudden death of a year nine pupil – Zac Trevett.

‘When someone dies it is normal for friends and family to experience a range of emotions including sadness, anger and confusion.

‘Pupils have been informed that staff will be on hand to support them if needed and I will also be putting bereavement and bereavement guidance on the school website.

‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Zac’s family at this sad time.’