Girl in fatal school hit named

The young schoolgirl hit by a car at Pigeon Mountain Primary School last week has been named as 5-year-old Joanna Kong from Bucklands Beach.

Joanna died from her injuries at Starship children’s hospital on Sunday and her death has shaken the school and the wider community.

Messages of support have been posted on the school’s Facebook page after the principal and a board member confirmed on Sunday afternoon that she had died from her injuries.

“It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing news with you about our student who was injured on Tuesday.

‘She passed this morning with family by her side. We are supporting and helping the family where possible.

“Our sympathies and love go out to her family and we will be striving to provide them with any support they need,” the school notice said.

Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown said Joanna’s death was “a real shock to the community”.