Calgary student dies in Japan: CBE
Posted Mar 29, 2023 11:04 am.
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) says a local student has died while on a school trip to Japan.
The CBE tells CityNews the student “unexpectedly passed away,” though no further details were provided.
The board says it’s working to support the student’s family, and is also working to bring the other Bowness High School students and staff on the trip back home.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a CBE student on a school trip to Japan. Our sincere condolences have been extended to the family at this very difficult time and we are working closely with them,” a statement from the CBE to CityNews reads.
“On Monday, April 3 when classes resume, the CBE’s Critical Incident Response Team will be available at the school. At that time students from the broader high school community will be provided an opportunity for counselling supports should they need it.”
The circumstances around the student’s death are unclear. Meanwhile, the CBE says it follows a “rigorous process for all international travel” to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved.
“In tragic circumstances such as this, the CBE must respect the confidentiality of those involved and as a result, we are unable to provide further details,” the board added.
