2023-06-05 14:49:33 +0000 UTC
🖤❤️ It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of one of our beloved Irvine School students, Frank Thiessen. Frank was a courageous individual who fought a long and brave battle with cancer. We extend our deepest condolences to Frank's family and friends.
As a Grade 8 student, Frank profoundly impacted our school community. Frank was well-loved by all staff and students as he always had a smile, a great sense of humour, and loved to laugh. Frank was always polite and had a helping hand to lend to anyone who needed it. He had a knack for getting along with everyone, including his peers and teachers, and our younger students adored him as well.
Frank was a well-rounded student who loved playing volleyball on the "A" boys' volleyball team, basketball with his friends and was a very good overall athlete. Frank also had a creative side. He was a whizz in Foods class and was working on sewing a quilt right before he fell ill.
In times like these, we must come together as a community to support one another through the grieving process. We understand that losing a classmate can be overwhelming and evoke many emotions in our students. Counselling services have been arranged and are available for all those who may require assistance across our Prairie Rose school community.
As a tight-knit community, we will support one another and remember Frank's incredible spirit and impact on our lives. We will honour his memory by fostering an environment of compassion, understanding and unity.
