Heartbroken family pay tribute to boy, 10, who died at primary school

Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘kind and curious’ boy, 10, who died after a ‘choking incident’ at his primary school

• Oscar Roome died in hospital surrounded by his family after a ‘choking incident’
• Family thanked the school, while his head teacher called him a ‘true gentle soul’

The heartbroken family of a ‘kind and curious’ 10-year-old boy have paid tribute to him after he died in school after a ‘choking incident’.

Oscar Roome was rushed to hospital from Kidmore End CE Primary School in Caversham, Reading, on Friday after choking during lunchtime.

Despite the efforts of staff who reacted quickly, he lost consciousness and died on Saturday 24 June at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, surrounded by his family.

An inquest into the young boy’s death is set to start at Oxford Coroner’s Court today.

Oscar’s family said: ‘Our beautiful boy, Oscar, was just starting to blossom.

Oscar Roome was rushed to hospital from Kidmore End CE Primary School in Caversham, Reading, on Friday after choking during lunchtime

‘Staff at Kidmore End, especially Mr. Heritage (Year 5), and Miss Dove (Year 6), encouraged Oscar to engage and explore. He did just that.

‘In all that he did, whatever field it was, he brought an infectious curiosity, a thirst not just for knowledge but for understanding, and a desire to learn and share.

‘Yet he retained a kindness and humility in everything he did. We, his parents, and his siblings, are heartbroken.

‘We cannot thank staff and pupils at Kidmore End enough for their efforts to assist Oscar on Friday, nor indeed for their belief in Oscar’s abilities right from his first day in Foundation.

‘Praise and thanks should also be given to the ambulance crews, police, air ambulance crew and the teams at the Royal Berkshire and John Radcliffe Hospitals for their tireless efforts and empathy. They are all amazing people.

‘Oscar will always be remembered for his kindness, cheeky smile, sense of humour, and humble intelligence. We love you, Oscar.’

Staff at Kidmore End CE Primary School have also expressed their ‘devastation’ at the loss of young Oscar.

Martina Parsons, interim executive headteacher of Kidmore End CE Primary, wrote: ‘We are utterly devastated to have lost Oscar.

Staff at Kidmore End CE Primary School have also expressed their ‘devastation’ at the loss of young Oscar

‘A true gentle soul, Oscar always welcomed you with a cheery good morning and asked how you were.

‘He was unfailingly polite, holding the door open and responding to thanks every time with a sincere ‘you’re welcome’. He loved his family and talked about them in school regularly.

‘Most recently in school he loved our day on the river and was thoroughly enjoying acting and singing in the Leavers’ Play alongside his friends and classmates.

‘We have an incredibly strong school community and we will be doing our utmost to support Oscar’s family, our pupils and staff as we come to terms with what has happened together.’

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