Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs It is understood the teenager was doing a training exercise on the rowing machine when he collapsed.Boys were seen in tears and comforting one another at the St Kilda Road campus on Wednesday morning. Melbourne Grammar, which has about 2000 students, flew flags at the school and boat shed at half-mast.Melbourne Grammar School’s Witherby Tower flew its flag at half-mast on Wednesday.School sports were cancelled, and students were offered counselling. An assembly was also held, with the school hall open for a prayer service.Millear came from a long line of Melbourne Grammar graduates, dating back to 1884. Millear Hall, now known as Millear Wing, was opened in 1922. The building was funded by Thomas Millear and his wife Rose Millear, “as a thank-offering for the safe return of young Tom [their son] from the war”.Grutzner said the school would provide support to the boy’s family over the days and months to come.“He was a cheerful, friendly and easygoing person who demonstrated great care and empathy for his fellow students and for others through enthusiastic participation in service activities,” he said.Grutzner said the teen was a keen rugby player, who played in the First XV last year, and a valued member of the Second XIII rowing crew.“In relation to his studies, he was hardworking and diligent. He aspired to a career in the commerce sector in the future.”Rowing School Victoria’s Sue Chapman-Popa said that after supporting the boy’s family, the next priority should be looking after the students and young coaches who witnessed the incident.“We have to put our arms around the community. This has a huge rippling effect,” she said. “Our community, as much as we wear different coloured uniforms, we are one.”“Everybody will remember Ed Millear forever. He will never grow old. He will be a 12th-grader forever in their minds,” she said.Melbourne Grammar has asked for privacy on behalf of the family and the school community.The school has produced 20 Olympic rowers, including John Campbell who won silver and David Crawshay who won gold.The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here.
