The victim has been identified as Madeline Thompson, a student of St Augustine’s College in Nassau. Photo: Facebook

The St Augustine’s College confirmed the death of the student during a school trip to Panama City, where the school was participating in the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge. It did not identify the student.

“It is with the deepest sorrow and heavy hearts that St Augustine’s College confirms the tragic passing of one of our students in Panama City,” the school said in a statement, adding that the delegation was accompanied by a parent, a chaperone, the principal, and members of the faculty.

“The loss is felt profoundly by our entire school family. Our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support are with the student’s family, loved ones, classmates, teachers, and all who are grieving during this unimaginable time,” the statement added.

The school said it is in close communication with Panamanian authorities and is providing support where needed.

The media in Panama said that the incident occurred last Friday when the teenager fell from the 27th floor to the 12th landing in the hotel’s social area where the pool is located. Local reports said she was sharing a room with two classmates at the time.

The St Joseph’s Parish described the student as a “cherished member of our parish family who served faithfully at the St Joseph’s Soup Kitchen every Saturday.

“Her kind heart, gentle spirit, and willingness to help others reflected the love of Christ in all she did,” the St Joseph Parish said in a statement, adding “we join her parents…loved ones, and the entire St Augustine’s College community in mourning this heartbreaking loss”.