A Maldon secondary school has closed its doors from midday today to allow staff to attend the funeral of a much-loved teacher.
Food technology teacher Diane Moss is believed to have died during the school Easter break after a recurring illness but the decision was taken to close the school today to allow her colleagues to attend the funeral.
Headteacher David Stephenson said: "It is with great sadness that the school learnt of the death of Mrs Diane Moss during the spring break. Mrs Moss had been employed at Plume School...for 27 years and during the past 11 had periods of recurring illness.
The Governing Body and headteacher have therefore made the decision to close the school at 12.15pm [on Monday April 22) as a mark of respect to Mrs Moss and to allow staff to attend her funeral."
Did you know Mrs Moss? To contribute to a tribute to this much-loved teacher in the Essex Chronicle please ring us on 01245 602724 or email megan.tatum@essexchronicle.co.uk
Food technology teacher Diane Moss is believed to have died during the school Easter break after a recurring illness but the decision was taken to close the school today to allow her colleagues to attend the funeral.
Headteacher David Stephenson said: "It is with great sadness that the school learnt of the death of Mrs Diane Moss during the spring break. Mrs Moss had been employed at Plume School...for 27 years and during the past 11 had periods of recurring illness.
The Governing Body and headteacher have therefore made the decision to close the school at 12.15pm [on Monday April 22) as a mark of respect to Mrs Moss and to allow staff to attend her funeral."
Did you know Mrs Moss? To contribute to a tribute to this much-loved teacher in the Essex Chronicle please ring us on 01245 602724 or email megan.tatum@essexchronicle.co.uk
