Lilie James: St Andrew’s Cathedral School toilet block where body was found to be demolished following murder
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The school building where the body of water polo coach Lilie James was found after her horror murder is being demolished.
St Andrew’s Cathedral School, in the Sydney CBD, sent an email to parents on Friday letting them know the staff toilets will be demolished as the school and wider community try to come to grips with Ms’s death James.
The 21-year-old was found by police with “serious head injuries” in the gym bathroom just after midnight on October 25.
It is believed she had ended a five-week relationship with colleague Paul Thijssen, 24, before she was murdered.
Mr Thijssen was seen leaving the gym on Wednesday and had called police to tell them where to find Ms James’ body.
His body was later recovered by police at the Diamond Bay Reserve in Vaucluse.
In the email to parents, St Andrew’s principal Dr Julie McGonigle said the area has been closed by builders since the incident, and confirmed it is being demolished.
“This week the James family visited the school to see the flower arrangements, cards and gifts left for Lilie,” Dr. wrote. McGonigle.
“As every time I spoke with them, they expressed deep concern and compassion for how our students are coping during this time. That in itself is a testament to the caliber of this family.
“Please continue to keep them high in your prayers.”
Mrs. James’ students plan to wear black armbands during sports on Saturday in honor of their water polo coach.
The school will also honor Ms James by holding a minute’s silence during each match played on Saturday.
While normal sports have resumed, water polo training has been suspended until November 8.
In a school newsletter on Monday, deputy principal Brad Swibel said students had been given access to 11 counselors from neighboring schools to help them with “an incredibly difficult day.”
Mental health counseling service Headspace also held an online seminar with students and staff on Thursday.
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