A TEENAGE girl who died suddenly last year leaving a list of goals is continuing to inspire fellow pupils.

Yesterday, the “Grace Space” was officially opened by Erin Daniels at Oxford Spires Academy in Glanville Road.

The prayer area was named in memory of pupil Lydia Grace Price, who died suddenly of heart failure in January of last year.

An audience of pupils, religious leaders, family members and staff attended the official opening.

Lydia’s older sister, Erin Daniels, 23, of Jordan Hill, off Banbury Road, was moved to tears as she spoke about her inspirational sibling.

She said: “I can’t put into words how much it means to us that she will continue to live on at school.

“I can’t think of a better fitting tribute to Lydia than having this room, not just for her friends, but somewhere we can come and remember in a positive way.”

The school spent £1,300 converting the room with bean bags, lava lamps and rugs.

It also includes a photograph of Lydia and a copy of her list of ambitions – which was uncovered hidden away on her mobile phone by family members after her death.

Funding came from the Thomas Dawson Educational Trust.

The Rev Adam Romanis, vicar at SS Mary and John Church, Cowley Road, led prayers and read from the Bible before inviting some of her friends to help sprinkle water from the River Jordan to bless the room.

Among those helping spray Holy Water was Kady Maloney, 15, of Blackbird Leys, who said she thought of bright colours when she remembered her friend.

She said: “It’s been hard but it’s really nice seeing everybody come together.

“Now we have got this space where we can come and reflect on everything that’s happened and think about Lydia and remember her.

“I’d like to try and win prom queen for her next year. If I won anything I would go and place it on her grave so she could have it too.”

Classmate Chelsey Bishop, 15, from Greater Leys, added: “She was just so kind and friendly and just really lovely.”

The space is used in humanities classes but is open to pupils at break and lunchtimes to sit, reflect, and carry out activities such as making handprints in sand.

Headteacher Sue Croft described Lydia as “truly inspirational”.

She said: “The message left on a phone was from somebody who just wanted to achieve not just a few grades that were good, but world peace.

“Lydia has made an impact on the world because so many people have read that and been inspired by that to try their best.”

Assistant headteacher Daphne James said many pupils had been so fired up by Lydia’s pledges they had taken them on themselves, whether it be achieving perfect attendance or joining as many school clubs as possible.

Lydia also left behind mother Kate Daniels, 40, sister Luvenia Price, 20, and father Michael Price, of Herschel Crescent, Littlemore.