Grief counselling support was provided to students and staff of Anchovy High School in St. James today,  following the death of a student at the institution on Friday.

The deceased child has been identified as grade 7 student Jesse Patterson.

Reports are that at about 11am, the student was participating in the school’s cross country event, when he collapsed and died.

Classes were dismissed before midday on Friday.

Speaking with Irie FM News, Chairman of the school board Nigel goulab said school commenced with a special devotion this morning.

He said representatives from the ministry of education and the police were in attendance and provided grief counselling support.

The board chairman said focus was placed mainly on students at the Fidel Castro campus, where Jesse attended.

Mr. Goulab noted that some students fainted during this morning’s session but professionals  attended to them.

He noted that the principal who witnessed last Friday’s tragedy and was traumatised, is now coping.