The school, which was named independent school of the year in 2022, released a statement expressing their condolences and asking for privacy. Epsom college head and daughter died of shotgun wounds, inquest hears St Pat's 7 UCD 0: Inchicore side close gap on top with big win. "While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days, our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers, and the local community. Replies. Emma will live at the heads house, on the college grounds, with her husband George, a chartered accountant, and their six-year-old daughter, Lettie. Lord Carlile, president of Epsom College, said: Clearly, we wish this appointment had never been necessary. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. The pitch said the pair decided to start the company after a trip to buy wine in the Alsace region of France and in Germany, and after a blind taste test with friends and family "proved that Fritz Wamer's wines are very popular". Pictured: Epsom College headteacher found dead with husband and The college concluded the statement by saying: We ask that the public and the media respect the privacy of Emmas family, and help us to prioritise the needs of our pupils. The school said that it had asked Sir Anthony to take over the running of the school following Mrs Pattisons death. "Emma (16) delighted the judges with her piano playing and singing. Until this has been completed, we will be unable to provide further details on a number of matters.. 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She went on to become headteacher at Croydon High School before she joined Epsom College in September 2022. Emma said: I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed Head of Epsom College. Over the last eleven days weve noticed the sky has been bright blue, with at times a warm glow of pink.". READ MORE - Epsom College deaths in Surrey being treated as 'possible murder-suicide'. Who was Emma Pattison, the Epsom College headteacher found dead? That her time was so cruelly cut short is devastating to all that knew her, and all those who were yet to know her but would have benefitted immeasurably from her talents. Emma Pattison, 45, was. 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The property is next to the schools indoor rifle range, which appeared to have been cordoned off on Monday morning although some reports stated this was due to its proximity to the family home and it was not thought to be part of a police investigation. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Although we are confident that this incident was contained to one address, and there is no risk to the wider public I fully understand the concern this can and has caused members of our communities. She was everything one could hope for in a daughter, sister, mother, wife, friend, teacher and so much more. EPSOM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: A police car is parked at an entrance to Epsom College after the school's head, Emma Pattison, was found dead alongside her family yesterday, on February 6, 2023. Surrey Police were called to the prestigious boarding school at around 1am on Sunday morning and found the bodies of Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and 7-year-old daughter Lettie. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. And although she was just pipped to the post by an 18-year-old singer from Grimsby, Emma was awarded the runners-up prize.". Pupils at the school were sent home early for half term last week following the incident. Joining our Lower School (11+) Joining Year 9 (13+) Joining our Sixth Form (16+) Scholarships & Awards. The headteacher of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter on school grounds. Prior to that, she was deputy head at St Johns School, Leatherhead. I feel that I can provide that for them, supported by my wife Sarah. Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead along with her seven-year-old. GRIEVING pupils and staff at Epsom College will "come together" today to process the loss of their headteacher. In 2005, she joined Caterham School teaching French and Spanish and became Head of Year 8 there one year later. She was a much-loved and respected member of the Girls Day School Trust community while at Croydon high school, where she had previously spent six years as head, said the GDST chief executive, Cheryl Giovannoni, who described her as a talented head and teacher and a dear friend to many of us. The highest temperature of 2023 so far, 28.8C, was reported at Oak Park in Co Carlow on Tuesday, June 13. The former headmaster of Brighton College in East Sussex and Wellington College in Berkshire said: I am committed to ensuring that Emmas legacy is honoured and that Epsom College moves forward in the manner she intended. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Emma was educated at Kesteven and Sleaford High School, in Sleaford, from 1988 to 1994. Epsom College Retweeted. The Echo said on September 12, 1994: "Talented sisters Emma and Debbie Kirk have won a chance to pick up a major award after they stole the show at county resort. Green fees were priced on the day at 175 per person which RTE paid for. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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Epsom College headteacher and husband had marriage counselling - LBC It owed 318 by 2014, the most recent year shown in accounts, and it was voluntarily struck off in 2016. "It is my aim to ensure that Epsom continues the upward trajectory on which it finds itself thanks to a decade of transformative leadership from Jay Piggot. Read about our approach to external linking. He said he wanted to provide the confidence, stability and maturity to see the school through the aftershocks of the deaths of Emma and Lettie Pattison. After arriving at the school, she discovered the body of her sister, alongside those of her husband George and seven-year-old Lettie. She said: Its been wonderful, in terms of transition it has been a really big change for my family, so weve obviously moved house, weve bought a dog, Ive got a new job, my husband has got a new job which wasnt meant to happen but did. Her husband, George Pattison, 39, who was also found dead at the home, is suspected of murdering them before turning the gun on himself. Why are we blaming the Epsom College headteacher for her own murder Until this has been completed, we will be unable to provide further details on a number of matters.". All rights reserved. Kevin Rawlinson and agency Thu 2 Mar 2023 06.14 EST Last modified on Thu 2 Mar 2023 06.55 EST The headteacher of Epsom college and her seven-year-old daughter died of shotgun wounds, an. She was the first woman to lead Epsom College when she joined last September. The college added: "There is nothing more that we can say regarding the circumstances around Mrs Pattison and her family's death". Headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead alongside her husband George and daughter Lettie, 7, at their home on the site of Epsom College last Sunday. The new owners of their former home moved in just three weeks ago, with a removal van seen picking up their last pieces of furniture shortly beforehand. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Family of Epsom College headteacher and daughter pay tribute after pair found dead at home, Send your tributes to Emma Pattison, head of Epsom College and her daughter Lettie, Epsom College asks for space after shocking deaths of school head and her family, George Pattison spoke to police just days before Epsom College deaths, Epsom in shock after headteacher found dead with daughter and husband, Emma Pattison (nee Kirk) pictured with sister Debbie in the Lincolnshire Echo in the 1990s. We are cooperating fully with the IOPC in relation to the referral we have made, and we await the outcome of its assessment of what further action may be required. The chairman of the board of governors, Dr Alastair Wells, began the recruitment process in August 2021, intent on finding a candidate with the requisite qualities to maintain, and build upon, the excellent educational standards already in place at the school. During her arrest, Ms Pattison told police the couple had been undergoing counselling to overcome their marital problems, according to the Mail. They also noted they are working closely with Surrey Police and hoped the public would "respect the privacy of Emma's family at this time" and "allow the College's pupils, staff and wider community the time and space necessary to come to terms with this loss". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lincolnshire Live reports that one photo from its archives showed a teenage Emma all smiles after winning 20 in a singing competition in Skegness. Met ireann confirm hottest June on record as they give new July heatwave update. 'Gunshots heard' before Epsom College head found dead with husband and The call was urgent enough for Ms Kirk to immediately drive out to check on her sister in Surrey. "The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. To see the esteem in which Emma is held by all who knew her is an enormous comfort. Visits and open mornings. Emma Pattison was found dead on the school grounds alongside her husband George . Far-right parties on the rise across Europe. @JayPiggot. The couple had been living apart in the weeks before their deaths, according to reports, after it emerged Ms Pattison was arrested for allegedly hitting her husband in 2016. Just moments before the unspeakable tragedy, Emma, 45, is reported to have phoned her sister, Deborah Kirk, who rushed to the scene, according to a report from Mail Online. The themes covered included the seasons, trees and earthquakes. He was subsequently vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham for five years until 2020. Epsom College appoints new head who vows to honour 'courageous Emma will become Epsom' s first female head at the college in Surrey, and joins following six years as head at . Emma will become the college's first female head, Emma Pattison will lead the school from September, Submitted for publication in the Surrey Mirror. Their family home is reportedly located near the college's rifle range, which is said to keep no live ammunition inside of it. The headteacher of Epsom College made a frantic call to her sister before she and her daughter were killed in an alleged murder-suicide last weekend, it has been reported. 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Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, senior investigating officer on the case, said: This is an incredibly traumatic incident and we are working around the clock to investigate and understand the exact circumstances which led to this point. The headteacher of Epsom College and her seven-year-old daughter were allegedly killed in a double-murder suicide by her husband, after she made a desperate call to family. Surrey Police were called to the prestigious boarding school at. Epsom College - latest: Murdered headteacher's husband ran failed firm before deaths Emma Pattison allegedly slapped husband George in the face during prior incident seven years ago Maryam. Pattison was on the graduate Thomas Cook programme when she decided to switch careers to teaching and hadnt looked back since. "Seven-year-old Lettie was Emma's pride and joy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Epsom College headteacher 'made distressed call before husband killed The Lincolnshire Echo carried a string of reports about the talented youngster - who was then known as Emma Kirk. Surrey Police confirmed a firearm was found at the scene. Weve moved house - weve bought a dog," she said. Education veteran will take over on March 1 and pledges to ensure the school embodies the values that guided the former head's life. Epsom, Surrey Her teaching career began in 2002 at Lutterworth College as a teacher of French and Spanish. Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from Epsom's dedicated InYourArea feed. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Epsom College's headteacher talks about 'family changes' in podcast before death. George Pattison is believed to have shot the pair before killing himself. Emma Pattison, 45, head of award-winning Epsom College, was found dead alongside her husband George, 39, and seven-year-old Lettie. Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emmas family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career. Husband of Epsom College head died of shotgun wound - inquest The force has said it is confident no one else was involved. 163 Following. You can 'light a candle' in memory of Emma and Lettie alongside your well-wishes below, "Emma (17) and Debbie, who today celebrates her 15th birthday, are hoping to achieve teenage stardom in two months' time. Patrick Kielty has risen from comedy clubs to become a beloved TV personality. 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In a statement posted to Twitter, Epsom College described the headteacher as "wonderful", noting the college would come together on Monday to "process the news". Three years later, Emma was appointed to her first Headship at Croydon High School GDST.
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