In Memoriam – Mr Wardle
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our beloved colleague, Mr Wardle, has died, following his cancer diagnosis.
Mr Wardle was a much-loved and highly valued member of the Halstead St Andrew’s community. He was deeply respected by colleagues and pupils alike, and his kindness, warmth and dedication to the children in his care will be remembered with great affection. As well as being a passionate educator who brought endless generosity to everything he did; he was also a passionate magician and a member of the Magic Circle. Children were regularly left in awe by his sense of wonder, creativity and the joy he took in sharing his magic with them.
We recognise that this is deeply upsetting news, and the school is being guided by specialist professionals to ensure that appropriate care and support are in place for any pupils or staff who require it. His death is a profound loss to our school, and our thoughts are very much with his family, friends and all those who knew him at this difficult time.
We have a book of condolences that is available in Reception for members of the school community who wish to leave a message.
While Mr Wardle may no longer be with us, the magic he shared, the memories he created, and the difference he made will remain part of our school for a very long time.