Spalding High School pays tribute to Charlotte Hart – ‘exemplary student in every way’

Spalding High School have issued a statement following the tragic death of Charlotte Hart on Tuesday.(July 19)

Charlotte was killed in a shotgun incident in the grounds of Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex in Pinchbeck Road.

The school’s statement said: “We are all deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of our former student, Charlotte Hart.
“Charlotte attended the High School for the whole of her secondary education between September 2008 and July 2015.
“She was an exemplary student in every way, who showed incredible kindness and empathy towards others.

“Charlotte had many close friends and her polite and caring nature endeared her to all who met her.

“Charlotte was incredibly driven to achieve her dream of studying midwifery at university and was successful in the extremely competitive interview process, where her personal qualities shone through.

“Academically, Charlotte excelled and her final grades were a tribute to her hard work and dedication.

“It is our students who make Spalding High School such a unique and special place to be and to lose Charlotte is devastating to us all.
“Our thoughts and sincerest condolences are with Charlotte’s brothers, her family and friends at this time.”

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