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Headteacher pays tribute to suicide teen
12:24pm Friday 9th May 2008
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.
- Did you know Lucy? Post your tributes in the comments box below.
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Vicky Beauchamp, London says...
10:55pm Sat 10 May 08
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Olivia Bonito, London says...
12:46am Sun 11 May 08
Sarah Elhassine, london says...
8:25pm Mon 12 May 08
and your going to be missed a lot!
you were a good friend and made memories at compton great for me! when i left compton i never really saw much of her apart from bumping into her while i was on the bus..You always had a smile and you never gave up and your talks about hamsters and fertes and your love for animals.such Happy memories! and i will always remeber when we used to play out on the estate together when she used to live near me..
Rest in peace Lucy, i will never forgert you
and i will be paying my respects at the funeral
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frankie pope, north finchley says...
12:31am Wed 14 May 08
R.I.P Lucy. x
Chantelle Mitchell, London says...
12:43am Wed 14 May 08
Vicky Beauchamp, North Finchley says...
11:24am Wed 14 May 08
Alex Goldsmith, says...
11:33pm Fri 16 May 08
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