Last Friday there was an incident (I wish I could say accident but everything I know says otherwise) that involved a number of students from my school.

14 people were hit by a car. Last night a 14 year old girl from my school died from the injuries she suffered.

I didn't know her personally, but our school is a very, very close community and this loss has impacted everyone deeply.

I feel this incredibly sadness because a 14 year old died. A girl who had a whole life left to lead, is dead.

It's been a very surreal day, seeing both staff and students crying, and seeing someone I care quite deeply for in distress over this.

But it's also shown me just how tight a community our school is, and how the nature of people can sometimes be nothing but wonderful. I've seen nothing but support for anyone today, groups of girls in tears talking about their friend, their classmate. Teachers comforting their other students, police officers and counsellors, even our head teacher making themselves available to anyone to make sure people are supported through this. Even advising girls on how to help their friends with this, especially those who had friends involved who survived.

It's so tragic, so terribly tragic.