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Tributes paid after pupil's death | Tributes paid after pupil's death |
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An Edinburgh teenager who died mysteriously in her sleep was a girl who "sparkled in every class", the head teacher of her school has said. | An Edinburgh teenager who died mysteriously in her sleep was a girl who "sparkled in every class", the head teacher of her school has said. |
Jennifer Paul, 16, a fifth year pupil at George Watson's College, was found dead in her bed on Monday morning. | Jennifer Paul, 16, a fifth year pupil at George Watson's College, was found dead in her bed on Monday morning. |
She had gone to bed suffering from a sore head and complaining of feeling sick after being at a 16th party in Braid Avenue on Sunday afternoon. | |
Police were called to her Fairmilehead home at 1030 BST. | Police were called to her Fairmilehead home at 1030 BST. |
Monday was a local holiday in Edinburgh where most school pupils were on a day off. | Monday was a local holiday in Edinburgh where most school pupils were on a day off. |
It is understood there was no alcohol or drugs at the party. | |
Gareth Edwards, principal of George Watson's College, said a post-mortem examination was to be carried out. | Gareth Edwards, principal of George Watson's College, said a post-mortem examination was to be carried out. |
He said: "We are all shocked by the news of the tragic death of one of our fifth year pupils. | He said: "We are all shocked by the news of the tragic death of one of our fifth year pupils. |
She was a credit to her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them Gareth EdwardsGeorge Watson's College | She was a credit to her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them Gareth EdwardsGeorge Watson's College |
"Jennifer Paul was a pupil who sparkled in every class with her bubbly personality. | "Jennifer Paul was a pupil who sparkled in every class with her bubbly personality. |
"She joined us in S1, was an enthusiastic hockey player, had gained her bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award and was working towards her silver award. | "She joined us in S1, was an enthusiastic hockey player, had gained her bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award and was working towards her silver award. |
"She was much liked and well respected by teachers and pupils alike and was a straight A student in her recent Standard Grade and Intermediate 2 exams. | "She was much liked and well respected by teachers and pupils alike and was a straight A student in her recent Standard Grade and Intermediate 2 exams. |
"She was a credit to her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them, including her younger brother who is also a pupil at Watson's, at this difficult time. | "She was a credit to her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them, including her younger brother who is also a pupil at Watson's, at this difficult time. |
"We will give every assistance to them and, through counselling and mutual support, to the school community as a whole, as we all come to terms with the tragic loss of a fine young woman." | "We will give every assistance to them and, through counselling and mutual support, to the school community as a whole, as we all come to terms with the tragic loss of a fine young woman." |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokeswoman said: "A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal." | A Lothian and Borders Police spokeswoman said: "A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal." |
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