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Anne Maguire stabbing: Corpus Christ pupils attend Mass for teacher Anne Maguire stabbing: Corpus Christi pupils attend Mass for teacher
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The fatal stabbing of a teacher in front of pupils has prompted condolence messages from around the world. The fatal stabbing of a teacher in front of her pupils has prompted condolence messages from as far afield as Australia.
Languages teacher Anne Maguire, 61, of Moortown was killed at Corpus Christi Catholic College on Monday. Anne Maguire, 61, was killed at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds on Monday.
A 15-year-old pupil is being questioned about the attack, as West Yorkshire Police officers maintained a "reassuring presence" in the area. A 15-year-old pupil is being questioned by detectives about the attack, while the school is open as normal.
Flowers have been placed at the school gates in tribute to Mrs Maguire and pupils are to attend a Mass for her. Tribute messages and flowers to Mrs Maguire are at the school gates and pupils are attending a Mass for her.
She had taught at the school for 40 years, after starting her career there as a student teacher.
'Subdued atmosphere'
All of the youngsters described Mrs Maguire as an inspirational teacher who went out of her way to help students.
Speaking earlier, one former pupil said she would be "would be greatly missed".Speaking earlier, one former pupil said she would be "would be greatly missed".
Priest Paul Fisher said: "Messages from those who knew Anne have come from across the country, with at least one from Australia."Priest Paul Fisher said: "Messages from those who knew Anne have come from across the country, with at least one from Australia."
Mrs Maguire, 61, was taken to hospital after being fatally injured shortly before 12:00 BST on Monday.Mrs Maguire, 61, was taken to hospital after being fatally injured shortly before 12:00 BST on Monday.
As he arrived at school one pupil, Thomas Bainbridge, said he thought the atmosphere in the school would be subdued.As he arrived at school one pupil, Thomas Bainbridge, said he thought the atmosphere in the school would be subdued.
Thomas, from Wakefield, said: "It will not be the same atmosphere, it will be a bit quiet.Thomas, from Wakefield, said: "It will not be the same atmosphere, it will be a bit quiet.
"Mrs Maguire was a very supportive teacher, she helped pupils keep their head above water.""Mrs Maguire was a very supportive teacher, she helped pupils keep their head above water."
Former pupil Kathleen Walpole was also at the school gates.Former pupil Kathleen Walpole was also at the school gates.
She said: "I was devastated, absolutely devastated.She said: "I was devastated, absolutely devastated.
"Of all the teachers, it would be Anne who you would expect to be at the bottom of the list, she's going to be greatly missed."Of all the teachers, it would be Anne who you would expect to be at the bottom of the list, she's going to be greatly missed.
'Show our support'
Ch Supt Paul Money of West Yorkshire Police said the victim received a number of stab wounds and a knife was recovered from the scene.Ch Supt Paul Money of West Yorkshire Police said the victim received a number of stab wounds and a knife was recovered from the scene.
A delegation of officials from Leeds City Council are at the school, saying they are there to offer whatever support was necessary.
Tom Riordon, the authority's chief executive, said: "We're here to pay our respects to a wonderful teacher on behalf of the members and officers of Leeds City Council.
"We're about to go in and see people in the school and show our support."
Judith Blake, the council's executive member for children's services, said she supported the school's decision to open and insisted it was safe.
She said: "This is a very tragic incident. They have someone in custody; there is no risk coming to the school today. The school is safe."
Downing Street said the prime minister's thoughts were with the victim's family.Downing Street said the prime minister's thoughts were with the victim's family.
The Neville Road college has 950 pupils and according to its website retains "traditional values", describing these as "a strong Christian ethos, a broad and varied curriculum, good teaching and learning, excellent discipline and outstanding pastoral care".The Neville Road college has 950 pupils and according to its website retains "traditional values", describing these as "a strong Christian ethos, a broad and varied curriculum, good teaching and learning, excellent discipline and outstanding pastoral care".
School 'in shock'
Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds City Council, said: "We are working with the school to support pupils and staff at this very upsetting time."
Mr Riordan said the authority was "working closely with the police and helping with their investigation".
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), said the stabbing was "a truly awful thing to have happened to a teacher in the course of her work to educate the next generation".Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), said the stabbing was "a truly awful thing to have happened to a teacher in the course of her work to educate the next generation".
Pupils have been paying tribute to the teacher on Twitter.
One said Mrs Maguire had "made our Year 11 best time of our life, what an amazing woman RIP".
Another said: "I actually feel sick... RIP to probably the best teacher ever."
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