The St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy pupil was flown to hospital on Tuesday, July 8, but died over the weekend
09:16, 17 Jul 2025Updated 09:21, 17 Jul 2025
St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy in Sunderland(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A schoolgirl has died days after having a medical emergency at a Sunderland school. The pupil of St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy on Thornhill Terrace was flown to hospital by the Great North Air Ambulance Service on Tuesday, July 8.
She died over the weekend, after deteriorating from a stable condition, the school has confirmed. Marie Lanaghan, head teacher at St Anthony’s Girls Catholic Academy, said: “Following a medical emergency in school last week we can confirm a pupil sadly passed away over the weekend.
“We are keen to respect the family’s privacy and ask that you keep them in your hearts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Our whole school community is in shock, and we will continue to support one another through this terrible tragedy.”
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