During the school holidays Gavin Mckinley, husband of Connie who works at our school passed away suddenly. Gavin was a loving husband and a devoted father to his two children Balin and Tian. As you would appreciate, this is a very sensitive time for the family and we thank the school community in advance for your understanding and support.

It is quite common that when someone within a community dies, children ask questions of us. We suggest it is important for you as parents to answer any questions truthfully, in an age appropriate way.

Below is a prayer that you may like to share as a family, keeping the Mckinley family in your thoughts:

Father, we pray for the Mckinley family.

We ask You to help them at this time of loss.

We reach out to You, the Father of compassion asking You to look over them with Your unfailing love and kindness.

Please comfort them and bring them through the tough times ahead.

Be alongside them in their pain, and strengthen them.

May they sense Your presence in this time of need.

In Jesus' name, Amen.