We were informed over the weekend that Kate Hesketh, Head of Year 7, has passed away following a short illness.
We send our condolences to Mrs Hesketh’s family and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs Hesketh has served Pendle Vale and its predecessor school, Walton High, for many years and in doing so has taught generations of families in Nelson and the surrounding area.
Students will come to terms with this in their own way and in their own time, and our normal systems in school are expert at identifying and supporting with this should the need arise.
If you or your child feels like they would benefit from additional support, we always recommend ChildLine and Kooth as expert services in this field.
We will communicate any plans to celebrate Mrs Hesketh’s life in due course.
