On Monday 26th May, the key stage 2 students, staff and parents came together to remember someone very special- Aiden Seguya in year 6- who had suddenly passed on after a short illness. It’s hard to find the right words at a time like this, because the truth is, no words can truly express the loss we feel as classmates and staff and definitely as parents. But this day was also a chance to share the love, the memories, and the joy that Aiden brought into all of our lives.

I had the great privilege of being Aiden’s teacher this year, and every day he walked into our classroom, he brought something with him — a shining light. 

Aiden has left a void in our classroom. It was his small day to day contributions to our classroom environment when we feel the void the most. Aiden made it his responsibility to change the date on our board every afternoon in preparation for the next day- something I now need to remind myself to do. 

Aiden made sure to say goodbye to me every afternoon followed by a high-five. If I happened to leave the room before he was collected and therefore didn’t have the chance to say “have a good afternoon”, it was guaranteed that I’d get a talking to the next morning and a stern reminder to say goodbye before I left. 

It was because of Aiden, that our year 6 students learned the importance of inclusivity. As a class, we learnt to become more aware, considerate and empathetic towards each other as a diverse community, an important life skill that Aidens classmates will carry with them throughout their lives. 

Aiden had recently had an increased interest in all words ending the suffix of -less. Mr Philbert and I were recently discussing this interest. Ironically, Mrs Seguya had shared with us last week how Aiden had shared with her that his new favourite word was fearless. I would hope that we all remember this word over the next few days, weeks and months, as we come to terms with our loss and embrace our stages of grief.

Our students have been remembering Aiden in their own special ways. We’ve shared stories, drawn pictures, written down our favourite memories — and there have been so many. What stands out most in all of them is the same thing: love and kindness. Every person in our class felt lucky to know Aiden. He made a difference .

To Aiden’s family — I want you to know, from all of us at school, just how loved your child was. He made our days brighter, our classroom warmer, and our hearts fuller. And although he is no longer with us in person, the impact he made, will never leave us.

We were all lucky to know Aiden. And we’ll carry him with us — in the stories we tell, the memories we hold, and the love we continue to share.

Thank you to all the staff and parents who have supported the year 6 students in whichever way possible over the last few weeks- your assistance has been more impactful than you'll ever know. 

Ms Robyn Maison