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A science teacher killed in the Cornish hotel fire led his students to "outstanding" GCSE results, his boss has said.A science teacher killed in the Cornish hotel fire led his students to "outstanding" GCSE results, his boss has said.
Peter Hughes, 43, from Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, died while trying to rescue his 86-year-old mother, Monica Hughes, who is missing presumed dead.Peter Hughes, 43, from Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire, died while trying to rescue his 86-year-old mother, Monica Hughes, who is missing presumed dead.
He taught at Weston Road High School in Stafford, where many of his students collected their results on Thursday.He taught at Weston Road High School in Stafford, where many of his students collected their results on Thursday.
Head teacher Dr Greg Taylor said Mr Hughes was "a very fine teacher".Head teacher Dr Greg Taylor said Mr Hughes was "a very fine teacher".
He said the school was in shock after the death of Mr Hughes, who was head of physics.He said the school was in shock after the death of Mr Hughes, who was head of physics.
'Friendly colleague''Friendly colleague'
Dr Taylor said: "His passion for science, belief in the importance of his job, and real liking for the pupils was reflected in his work.Dr Taylor said: "His passion for science, belief in the importance of his job, and real liking for the pupils was reflected in his work.
"He was a thoughtful, supportive and friendly colleague who led some of our GCSE students this year to outstanding grades in science."He was a thoughtful, supportive and friendly colleague who led some of our GCSE students this year to outstanding grades in science.
"Peter was a teacher who knew what was fair and what was right for youngsters and he very obviously enjoyed working with them both inside and outside the classroom."Peter was a teacher who knew what was fair and what was right for youngsters and he very obviously enjoyed working with them both inside and outside the classroom.
"The school community is in shock and extremely distressed at the loss of Peter and the manner of his death at the weekend.""The school community is in shock and extremely distressed at the loss of Peter and the manner of his death at the weekend."
Police were continuing to search the site of the blaze on Thursday
Dr Taylor added that the school would be supporting pupils and staff to help them come to terms with Mr Hughes' death.Dr Taylor added that the school would be supporting pupils and staff to help them come to terms with Mr Hughes' death.
An inquest heard the teacher, who inhaled smoke and toxic gas, was seen climbing out of the window on the third floor and shouted, "I can't move my mum", before jumping.An inquest heard the teacher, who inhaled smoke and toxic gas, was seen climbing out of the window on the third floor and shouted, "I can't move my mum", before jumping.
On Thursday police were continuing to search the site of the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay.On Thursday police were continuing to search the site of the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay.
Three people in total are known to have died in the blaze, but only Mr Hughes has so far been identified.Three people in total are known to have died in the blaze, but only Mr Hughes has so far been identified.
Two other sets of human remains have now been found by search teams.Two other sets of human remains have now been found by search teams.
Major crimeMajor crime
A team of 20 people has been searching through the rubble of the hotel, a job which could take more than two weeks to complete.A team of 20 people has been searching through the rubble of the hotel, a job which could take more than two weeks to complete.
More than 80 people escaped from the building on the night of the fire.More than 80 people escaped from the building on the night of the fire.
Four injured people who were taken to hospital are said to be improving.Four injured people who were taken to hospital are said to be improving.
Police said the fire is being treated as a major crime until "evidence to the contrary" is found.Police said the fire is being treated as a major crime until "evidence to the contrary" is found.