Epsom College

Former colleagues paid tribute to the "energy, wisdom and kindness" of Epsom College head Emma Pattison, who became the first female head of the school when ...

My heart goes out to all those affected by this terrible and tragic incident." Mrs Pattison was head at Croydon High School before she joined Epsom College in September last year. She was found dead on the school grounds along with her husband and 7-year-old daughter. "She touched the lives of all of us with her energy, wisdom and kindness during her six years as head of Croydon High School and the school will always bear the legacy of her inspiring leadership," she said. Former colleagues of the headteacher of Epsom College, who was found dead along with her husband and young daughter, have paid tribute to a "wonderful head" and "dear friend". Former colleagues paid tribute to the "energy, wisdom and kindness" of Epsom College head Emma Pattison, who became the first female head of the school when she joined last September.

Emma Pattison, 45, alongside her husband, George, 39, and their daughter Lettie were found dead on Sunday, February 5 at 01:10 GMT.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Alastair Wells](/topic/alastair-wells), chair of the board of governors at Epsom College, said in a statement that the entire school is in “shock and disbelief” at the tragic news of Emma Pattison’s family. [Surrey](/topic/surrey)Police officers said that they were confident that there was “no third-party involvement”. In October 2022, Epsom College was awarded “Independent School of the Year”. [Business News](/news), [Breaking News](/breakingnewslist.cms)Events and [Latest News](/news/latest-news)Updates on [The Economic Times](/).) All three deaths have been reported to the coroner.

The head of a prestigious private school, Emma Pattison, 45, in the United Kingdom's town of Surrey was found dead alongside her husband George, 39, ...

He added, “I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.” Meanwhile, the school has appointed Paul Williams as acting headmaster, as per BBC. “We're aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community. But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss,” said Dr Wells.

Colleagues describe Emma Pattison as 'inspiring', as reports say shots were heard before bodies found in grounds of Epsom College.

“An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of their deaths. The focus was on the welfare and wellbeing of pupils and staff. She was exactly what you would want from a head teacher.”. More than 850 boys and girls attend the school, which was founded in 1853. She said: “It’s been wonderful, in terms of transition it has been a really big change for my family, so we’ve obviously moved house, we’ve bought a dog, I’ve got a new job, my husband has got a new job – which wasn’t meant to happen but did. A source familiar with the school told the Telegraph the range had no live ammunition in it.

Headmistress Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead alongside her husband George, 39, and seven-year-old daughter Lettie.

Emma Pattison had been headteacher of the school for six months.

We are taking time to support staff and students at Croydon High School as well as everyone in the GDST family, and their wellbeing will be our priority in the coming days.” The school continued: “The College is working with the police in what remains an ongoing investigation. “It has been very, very busy, but absolutely wonderful.” “It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to announce the news of the deaths of Emma Pattison, Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, and her husband George,” the school said. During her application for the headteacher role at Epsom College, Emma Pattison was asked to teach a 30-minute lesson on a topic of her choice, and opted for “identity”, according to the Daily Telegraph. Epsom College’s rifle range appears to have been cordoned off this morning after headteacher Emma Pattison was found dead along with her husband and daughter at their home in the grounds of the boarding school in Surrey.

The headmistress of Epsom College, Emma Pattison, was found dead along with her husband George Pattison and her daughter in Surrey, United Kingdom.

The Pattinson family was found dead on the grounds of Epsom College only, following which tributes poured in massively. The headmistress of Epsom College, Emma Pattison, was found dead along with her husband George Pattison and her daughter in Surrey, United Kingdom. The cause of their death has not been found yet as the Police investigation continues