EVERY parent's heart will be clutched by dread on reading about the death of 14-year-old Jamie Bucknell. It is the worst nightmare: you send a child to school, and he does not come back.

Schools are communities, and everyone in the Huntington School community is shocked and grieving today. Jamie's classmates and teachers will need support to help each other through this tragic time.

Many people in Strensall are also mourning a popular and cheerful boy who had lots of friends.

Our thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to Jamie's family.

Updated: 11:16 Tuesday, November 13, 2001