Dear Parent/Carer,
Aberdare Community School was saddened to learn this weekend of the death of Mrs Nicola Hughes (Office Manager). Mrs Hughes was diagnosed with cancer during the autumn term and has been receiving on going treatment. Her sudden death has shocked us all.
Mrs Hughes has been an invaluable member of the ACS team since the school was established, and prior to that she worked at Aberdare Boys’ School. Mrs Hughes cared deeply about the success of ACS, and always went over and above to support the school and its pupils. We will all miss her very much.
Our thoughts are with Mrs Hughes’ family at this time and in an effort to try and respond to her death in a positive way, we are informing all learners at Aberdare Community School.
When someone dies, their family and friends have lots of feelings – sadness, anger and confusion – which are all normal. For some learners the death of someone they know may remind them of some other loss in their lives. For others, this may be their first encounter with death. If you would like some information on how to best support your child at home this is available from the school or can be accessed on the school website.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school if we can be of additional assistance to you and/or your child during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs C Morgans