{"id":596664,"date":"2026-04-09T23:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/596664\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T23:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:13:15","slug":"kings-school-sydney-student-oscar-todd-dies-in-north-queensland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/596664\/","title":{"rendered":"King’s School Sydney student Oscar Todd dies in North Queensland"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\ufeff former student at one of Australia’s most prestigious schools has died in an accident, just months after another ex-pupil’s death<\/a> who was swept out to sea.<\/p>\n

In a post on Facebook, The King’s School in Sydney issued a statement confirming the death of “old boy” Oscar Todd.<\/p>\n

“On Saturday, April 4, Oscar suffered a serious injury while in North Queensland,” the school posted yesterday.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe King’s School posted a tribute to former student Oscar Todd on Facebook. (Facebook)<\/p>\n

“Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Oscar did not recover and sadly passed away on Monday, April 6.”<\/p>\n

In the heartbreaking tribute, the school said Todd’s connection to the school ran deep, with his older brother, his father, his uncle and a cousin all former students.<\/p>\n

\ufeff”He (Todd) brought creativity and imagination to all he undertook. He was a valued member of the 4th XV in Rugby and powered the 1st IV at the Head of the River.<\/p>\n

“He also served with distinction as a Staff Sergeant in The King’s School Cadet Corps Quartermaster Platoon.<\/p>\n

“His warmth, humour and steady presence made him a treasured friend to many and a young man admired by staff and students alike<\/p>\n

“Please keep Roger, Fabien and Louis Todd in your prayers during this incredibly painful time.”<\/p>\n

\"\"\/The King’s School in Parramatta is one of Australia’s most prestigious schools. (Rhett Wyman)<\/p>\n

More people paid tribute to Todd in the comments of the Facebook post.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffOscar was such a warm and kind person to have around the boarding house,” Thomas Elton said.<\/p>\n

“He was so well respected by all of the other boys. He will be missed, but I have no doubt his impact on the younger boys he mentored and supported will live on.”<\/p>\n

Sue-Ellen Long said it was a “massive loss”.\ufeff<\/p>\n

“Oscar was such a beautiful soul who was loved by everyone. Thinking of you all in this time of devastating sadness.”<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Astin Gerstil died in a tragic sea accident in NSW in December last year. (SMH)<\/p>\n

It is the second tragic blow to strike the school’s community in the past few months, following the death of 18-year-old Astin Gerstle in December last year.<\/p>\n

He had only just completed his HSC in 2025 when he got into trouble in the water at Little Bay Beach at South West Rocks, on the coast near Kempsey in NSW.<\/p>\n

A search involving police and Surf Life Saving NSW over several days failed to locate him.<\/p>\n

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