THOUSANDS of pounds has been raised in memory of a schoolgirl who was found dead at a boarding school in High Wycombe.

Wycombe Abbey School student Caitlyn Scott-Lee passed away on on Friday, April 21, just days before she was due to sit her GCSEs.

Her family set up a fundraising page in her memory hoping to donate the proceeds to the things Caitlyn loved most, nature, the environment, sustainability and birds.

Tributes have poured in for the schoolgirl with heartfelt messages from friends, family and the wider Buckinghamshire community.

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The memory page has also raised £3,713.11 so far which will be donated to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

One person commented anonymously said: "Such a tragedy. Words can't describe it. Much love and sympathy to all Caitlyn's family." 

Another tribute read: "This story has touched me as I won a scholarship to Wycombe Abbey more than 20 years ago that I decided not to take up at the last moment.

"I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful, talented daughter. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers."

"Caitlyn's story has touched me - a total stranger - so deeply. I very much hope your family finds peace and love in her memory and in your prayers to her in heaven." Another tribute said.

The full message from her family reads: "Caitlyn passed away at Wycombe Abbey School, on Friday 21st April 2023.

"Caitlyn was a well-loved member of the Wycombe Abbey community and had a particular passion for the theatre, arts, music, and the environment.

"Caitlyn was gifted with autism with and an ability to see the world uniquely and thrive at her boarding house.

"The school community, friends, and family are grieving her loss but we are comforted in her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

"Caitlyn enjoyed nature, the environment, sustainability, and birds. She would have appreciated potted plants over cut flowers, and support for The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Tributes and donations can be made in Caitlyn’s memory, here: https://caitlynscottlee.muchloved.com

"The circumstances of Caitlyn’s death continue to be investigated and Thames Valley Police are aiding the Coroner in their investigation; an inquest will be conducted in due course. We ask for privacy at this time.

"We welcome photos, writings, and memories of Caitlyn. Please email your memories here and, in time, we will curate onto this website: MemoriesOfCaitlyn@gmail.com."