The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Library Service is saddened by the death of Shamiko Penn, a final year student of the Clement Howell High School which occurred on Monday, 2nd February 2015.
The Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services, Hon. Akierra Missick received the news on Monday during the third meeting of Cabinet and gave pause to offer her personal intersession for him. Hon. Missick commented, “Shamiko’s death is unfortunate and my thoughts and prayers are with Shamiko’s family, and the staff and students of the Clement Howell High School.”
The Ministry, through the Guidance Department of the School and in collaboration with the school’s Chaplain, the Department for Social Development and the Mental Health Department, has arranged for Pastors and Counsellors to be at the school to provide grief counselling for teachers and students today. This service will also be available during the week for anyone who may require it.
This is an emotionally difficult time for the staff and students of the school as they try to make sense of Shamiko’s death. Your thoughts and prayers will help them to get through this time of grief and sadness.
