2 Providence Day School Chaperones Injured In Argentina Accident Return Home
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Providence Day School says the two chaperones injured in the accident in Argentina have returned to Charlotte and are continuing their recovery.
The school released the following statement about the update Wednesday evening:
“We are pleased to share that our two faculty chaperones have returned to Charlotte and are continuing their recovery. The school remains steadfast in our commitment to providing every possible resource in support of the one remaining student still in Buenos Aires. We continue to send loving thoughts and prayers for healing to all of the students, faculty, and families who have been impacted.”
The funeral for Deven Sawyer, the student killed in the accident, is scheduled for next Tuesday. More details regarding funeral arrangements can be found below.
June 26, 2018
Funeral arrangements for Deven Sawyer, who was killed last week after his bus collided with another vehicle in Argentina, were announced Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church on Oxford Place. Deven will lie in state at the church for one hour before the services begin.
You can read Deven’s full obituary and leave online condolences by clicking here.
June 25, 2018
Providence Day School officials have identified the student killed during a trip to Argentina last week.
Officials say Deven Sawyer died over the weekend from injuries sustained in the accident.
WCCB obtained a statement that was sent privately to Providence Day families:
“It has been a week of difficulty and suffering, as we worried about our friends and colleagues so far away in Argentina. Today is one of the darkest days. With the deepest of sorrows, I regret to say that Deven Sawyer has passed away from his injuries. We are overwhelmed with grief and sadness by this devastating news. Together as Chargers, I hope we can face the days and weeks ahead with courage, and find solace and comfort in each other. Love for Deven, love for his family, and love for our community will, in time, help heal our broken hearts. During this challenging time, the care and support of the Sawyer family is our top priority. More information will be forthcoming.”
June 24, 2018
One of the Providence Day School students involved in the car accident in Argentina has died. Below is a statement from Head Of School Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw.
“We are devastated to learn that one of our Providence Day students involved in the accident in Argentina has passed away. The entire school community is now grieving with the family. We are engaged in a school-wide effort to comfort and support our students, teachers, and friends. During this challenging time, the care and support of the family and our Providence Day community is our top priority. Out of respect for the family and to give our community the opportunity to mourn this heartbreaking loss, the school will not be providing interviews at this time.”
The two faculty chaperones are still recovering in Argentina.
June 20, 2018
Providence Day School says seven students are scheduled to return home to Charlotte over the next few days, but five others, including two chaperones, will remain in Buenos Aires for medical treatment.
In a release Wednesday, officials thanked the community for their outpouring of support and reiterated their continuing efforts to provide support to those impacted by this accident.
The school says they’re also working to ensure the students and chaperones remaining in Buenos Aires receive the best medical care.
You can read the entire statement below:
“The overwhelming support that we’ve received from members of the PD family, our friends in Charlotte, and peers and colleagues around the globe these past few days has been very comforting.
A team of administrators, including Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw, Head of School, Dr. Loren Fauchier, Director of Global Education, and Michael Magno, Head of Middle School, have been working with all of the organizations on the ground to coordinate logistics and provide in-person support.
We are happy to report that we anticipate 7 students will be returning to Charlotte over the next few days. This is incredibly good news and we remain committed to helping the families make a smooth and successful transition home.
At this time, the other 3 students and 2 faculty chaperones are still in Buenos Aires. Our primary goal is helping their families navigate this complex and ever-changing situation. We are directing every available resource to ensure they have the best medical care.
Once again, the families ask for your compassionate understanding in respecting everyone’s privacy. In the days and weeks ahead, please be sensitive to the need for space following such a traumatic event. Our students’ and faculty members’ physical and emotional well-being is of utmost importance and will remain our priority.”
June 18, 2018
Providence Day School officials released an updated statement Monday afternoon on the accident that left several students and two faculty members injured while on a trip to Argentina.
The school says they are in constant communication with families impacted by this accident, and have sent two school representatives to Argentina to provide additional support. Officials say they will not be releasing the names of anyone involved, or their medical status at this time.
You can read the full statement below:
“Thank you for your care and concern for our students and faculty who are in Argentina and their families. We are all deeply shaken by the accident and are terribly saddened by the loss a non-PDS family experienced as a result of the incident.
Throughout last evening and today, we have been in constant communication with our families to provide whatever support they might need. Two school representatives are currently traveling to Argentina to lend additional assistance to officials already on the ground, and will be helping to manage what is a very dynamic situation.
Without question, the well-being and care of our Providence Day community members is the highest priority and will be our sole focus going forward. Out of concern for those impacted and to respect their privacy, at this time, the school will not be releasing details regarding names of those involved or anyone’s medical status.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those who have reached out with messages of concern and offers of support. All available school resources are being directed to helping the impacted families through multiple channels.
Once we have a better understanding of the families’ needs and how our community can express its support, we will share that information. In the meantime, please continue to hold our Chargers close in your hearts.”
Original Story
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Representatives from Providence Day School released an official statement regarding a serious traffic incident involving a number of their students and faculty members in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A summer student travel group, consisting of ten students from the Upper School and two faculty chaperones, was traveling through the country when they were involved in a traffic accident on Sunday, June 17th.
Several students and both faculty members suffered injuries from the accident. The accident resulted in a single fatality; however, the victim was not a member of the Providence Day community.
Providence Day representatives are communicating with both local and international officials and organizations to gather further details regarding the incident. The school has sent additional representatives to join those already in Argentina to progress toward this goal.
With more information, they hope to promise and provide students, faculty and their families with adequate support and recovery resources. Representatives also aim to protect the privacy of those students and faculty members directly affected when gathering and sharing more information.
Updates from Providence Day will follow as further details are collected. Please direct any questions to Karen Brand of the communications office at (704)887-6001 or karen.brand@providenceday.org.
