UPDATE, 1.20pm: Emmanuel College released a tweet, saying: "Our candles will remain lit today with love and condolences for our friends at @wblcoll and for those within our own community who are mourning the loss of a wonderful young man."
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At 12.15pm: Shipwreck Coast Motocross Club president Alan Primmer said club members were in shock after hearing Sam Chilton had passed away.
"We've lost a good rider and mate," he said.
"Sam was a great lad. He always had that cheeky grin on his face.
"Sincere condolences to Tracy and Neil, who do a lot around the club. We're all in shock. It's a major disaster."
Mr Primmer said Sam had been a club member for years.
"Sam's been involved since he could walk," he said.
"His uncle Stephen has been racing for a long time. Sam had the same number as Steve, No. 55.
"Steve raced with 55 in the seniors and Sam had No. 55 in the juniors.
"Neil goes to state titles and is clerk of course. He's my vice-president and Tracy is the secretary/treasurer," he said.
At 11am: Warrnambool College principal David Clift said the death of student Sam Chilton was a shock to everyone who knew him.
“Our school community is deeply saddened by this this news," he said.
“Counselling has been made available for students and staff at the school.
“The school is doing everything we can to support the family, friends and the community," he said.
In a letter sent to Warrnambool College parents and carers, Mr Clift said that the school had been in touch with the family of the year 10 student.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time," he wrote.
"I have been in contact with the family, have passed on our condolences and have offered them all available support services.
"Your child may have questions about the incident over the next few days, or may share their thoughts and feelings with you.
"When someone dies, people can get upset, feel unwell, and have trouble sleeping or concentrating on things such as their school work.
"Young people may worry about people close to them dying or remember relatives or others who have died. I have attached some information about trauma that may be useful for you."
Mr Clift said that counselling was also available to students and staff of the school community.
"Should your child require additional help or support, please contact myself to arrange an appropriate referral," he said.
Additional support is also available through:
· Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 or kidshelpline.com.au/
· Parentline: 13 22 89 or parentline.com.au/
"On behalf of the family concerned, we ask that you respect their privacy during this time," Mr Clift said.
"If you have any questions please contact the school on 5564 4444 and ask to speak to any one of our principals.
"Please be assured, our doors are always open, particularly in this difficult time," he said.
At 10am: The Allansford community has been rocked by the death of 16-year-old Sam Chilton on his way to cricket training.
Allansford Cricket Club coach Ben Boyd said the club would be offering support to all its players, parents and supporters.
"The cricket club, footy club and the recreation reserve committee will provide all the support we can," he said.
"Whether that be players, parents, supporters or Sam's mates.
"We're still going through the process of organising what needs to be done. We're working out those plans.
"This tragic accident has been a major shock to the Allansford community."
Mr Boyd said Sam had been a likeable kid.
"He was always full of life and loved getting to training where he was involved in good banter with his mates," he said.
"If he wasn't interacting with his mates it was the other clubmates, both younger and older.
"He was working on coming back from injuries. Regaining mobility was his real goal.
"He was our under 17s wicketkeeper. He batted high or low as we needed.
"Sam never stepped down from a challenge," Mr Boyd said.
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