We were extremely shocked and saddened to learn of the death of a former student, Daniel Cracknell, following a motorbike accident.
Dan attended Prince Henry’s from 2015 to 2020; after leaving school Dan gained an apprenticeship at the Williams Formula One team in their Prototype and Test department. Today, the flags at the Williams site have been at half-mast, the team staff will be wearing black armbands at the forthcoming Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi this weekend and the race cars will bear his name.
One of our Senior Prefects during 2019-20, Dan played a full and active part in school life, including supporting other students as a Maths Buddy and being an enthusiastic member of the Vex Robotics group. Mrs Cox, who was his form tutor in Years 12 and 13, remembers someone with a tremendous sense of humour who always enjoyed getting involved in group activities during Tutor Time. His subject teachers commented upon what a hard-working, excellent and talented student he was. In short, Dan was a wonderful student who made a great contribution to school life and exemplified all of the values that are so important to us at Prince Henry’s.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel’s family at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
Dr Tony Evans (Headteacher) and Mrs Clare Webb (Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form)
14th November 2022
You must be logged in to post a comment.