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Berkhamsted School has paid tribute to two former pupils who were part of the British family killed in a seaplane crash near Sydney, Australia on New Year's Eve.
Old Berkhamstedians William and Edward Cousins died in the crash, along with their father Richard Cousins, his partner Emma Bowden and her 11-year-old daughter Heather.
In a statement on the school's website, it said the Berkhamsted School community was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the news.
"William (25) and Edward (23) attended Berkhamsted School from the age of 11-18 and are fondly remembered, by staff and their peers," it said.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this extremely difficult time."
Tributes have been paid to a London family killed in a seaplane crash near Sydney on New Year's Eve.
Colleagues of Richard Cousins, 58, chief executive of one of the world's largest catering companies, Compass Group, described his "great humanity".
He died alongside his fiancée, magazine editor Emma Bowden, 48, her 11-year-old daughter Heather, and his sons, Edward, 23, and William, 25, a campaigner.
Australian pilot Gareth Morgan, who also died, was known as "a gentle guy".
All six died when the seaplane - which belonged to a firm running sightseeing tours - plunged into a river 30 miles (50km) north of Sydney.
Richard Cousins - who was one of the six people who were killed in a seaplane crash in Australia on New Year's Eve - was born in Leeds and went to the University of Sheffield.
Mr Cousins (pictured below, top left) died alongside his fiancée, three children and the pilot of the aircraft.
The family was flying back to Sydney from a restaurant when the single-engine aircraft crashed into the Hawkesbury River.
An investigation is underway and a preliminary report is expected before the end of January.
Saddened to hear of the passing away of Richard Cousins and some family members in Sydney. Great man who loved the game of cricket. Thoughts to all his family"