October 6, 2026
Denham Town High School mourns death of student in house fire; principal describes it as tremendous loss
Written byNatalie Campbell
Principal of the Denham Town High School, Yvette Richards Thompson, has described the death of 11-year-old Jaydon Whyte as a tremendous loss.
The boy is one of two people who died in an early morning fire at North Street in Kingston this morning.
The other deceased is 60-year-old Junior Barrett.
Jaydon, who was in Grade 7, started classes last month.
Mrs. Richards Thompson says he was a caring student.
She said Jaydon was a punctual student and received an award yesterday.
He would have celebrated his 12th birthday tomorrow.
She said grief counselling sessions were held for staff and students today.
