The head teacher of Castlebay School has condemned the Manchester atrocity which resulted in one of her pupils severely injured and another still missing.
Laura Macintyre, 15, was found in intensive care in hospital with serious injuries and burns.
But her friend, Eilidh Macleod, 14, is still unaccounted for.
The friends travelled from Barra with Eilidh’s mother, Marion, to the pop concert.
Their last contact was when Eilidh texted her mum to come and collect them as Ariana Grande was singing her final song.
Parents of both girls are in Manchester, receiving updates from police.
Headteacher Annag Maclean said: “The recent incident in Manchester was a planned and violent act targeted at young people enjoying a social event.
“Our school and island community are in shock, feeling numb and struggling to come to terms with it.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Eilidh and Laura, their family and friends as they struggle to cope.
“As headteacher, I am confident that our school and our community will continue to support Eilidh and Laura’s families.
“I have worked with my colleagues in the authority and other agencies to ensure that all necessary support is available to staff and pupils.”
Mrs Maclean said the children and young people would need “time to come to terms with what has happened.”
Western Isles’ education boss, Bernie Chisholm, is in Barra to support the school
Castlebay headteacher condemns Manchester terror attack
24 May 2017