In an emotional broadcast, Fordham talked about Charlotte’s struggle in greater detail. He talked about how the family was looking for a new school for Charlotte to go to the following year.
They thought that a new start would be beneficial for her. But time ran out, and their worst fears came true in a terrible way.
“Children of that age shouldn’t be put in a position where they take their own lives,” said the father of one of Charlotte’s friends. He talked about how sad everyone who knew her was.
Charlotte attended Santa Sabina College, which responded to the heartbreaking news. Principal Paulina Skerman thanked the community for its support and talked about how serious the bullying claims were.
“Several media outlets have contacted us today in relation to the tragic death of one of our students,” the statement said. “Through these inquiries, a number of claims are being made about the circumstances that led to her death—these are new claims to the College and are not consistent with our records.”
The school also stated that they were receiving assistance from counselors, Headspace, and other professionals for children and staff. But the statement also stressed the need for responsible reporting, especially when it comes to the mental health of young people.
The school told the news outlets to be careful with the story. In their response, the school recognized how serious the situation was, but it hasn’t helped the family feel better.
