School’s tribute to model pupil Connor
Connor Brown’s old school has paid tribute to a former pupil who had a “smile that could light up a room”.
Steph Clay, assistant headteacher of Farringdon Community Academy, where Connor had been a pupil, issued a statement from the school.
She said: “On behalf of the whole school community, can I offer the following words at this sad time.
“Connor was a very popular member of his year group and was a caring and supportive student throughout his five years at Farringdon Community Academy.
“Always polite and courteous in the way he engaged with both teachers and class mates, Connor had a really positive attitude; a talent for sport and a smile that could light up a room.
“In school today, his teachers remembered him as a delightful young man who made the most of the opportunities on offer to him.
“Everyone at Farringdon Community Academy wishes to express their sympathy to his family and friends, many of whom were friends together in our Class of 2016.”
Shauna McArdle, 18, went to Farringdon Community Academy with Connor and has been among those who visited floral tributes left at the scene where he was found.
She said: “He had the biggest, cheesiest smile. He would never hurt a fly.
“I was in classes with him and he used to tease me about my hair all the time. We have been to The Dolphin for the balloon release. There were hundreds of people there – it just shows how loved he was. It does not feel real.”