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Anne Maguire stabbing: Corpus Christi 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 her pupils has prompted condolence messages from as far afield as Australia.The fatal stabbing of a teacher in front of her pupils has prompted condolence messages from as far afield as Australia.
Anne Maguire, 61, was killed at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds on Monday.Anne Maguire, 61, was killed at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds on Monday.
A 15-year-old pupil is being questioned by detectives about the attack, while the school is open as normal.A 15-year-old pupil is being questioned by detectives about the attack, while the school is open as normal.
Tribute messages and flowers to Mrs Maguire are at the school gates and pupils are attending a Mass for her. Tribute and flowers to Mrs Maguire are at the school gates and former 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.She had taught at the school for 40 years, after starting her career there as a student teacher.
'Subdued atmosphere' 'Light of hope'
All of the youngsters described Mrs Maguire as an inspirational teacher who went out of her way to help students. Those taught by her described her as an inspirational teacher who went out of her way to help students.
Leading the Mass for Mrs Maguire at Corpus Christi Church, Monsignor Paul Fisher told the congregation: "Yesterday evening, the community gathered here in church as well as outside to light candles and to say a prayer.
"By the time the church was closed, the candelabras were full of light.
"Today we pray for the light of hope. Hope for ourselves that we will come to terms, eventually, with what has happened.
"We pray for all those young people at our school next door and their teachers. We pray for Anne's family and friends. "
Former pupil Stephanie Pemberton spoke after the Mass.
She said: "I'm glad they have done something in memory of her, she gave so much to so many people.
"She was an incredible woman she came in on Saturdays to try to get us through our GCSEs.
"You just have to mention her name and you can't help but smile.
"I didn't believe it at first, I was in complete denial, I didn't want to believe it.
"When someone's had that much effect on your life, it's not an easy thing to accept."
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.
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.
"Mrs Maguire was a very supportive teacher, she helped pupils keep their head above water."
'Show our support''Show our support'
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.
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 Mrs Maguire 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. The 61-year-old was taken to hospital after being fatally injured shortly before 12:00 BST on Monday.
A delegation of officials from Leeds City Council has gone to the school.
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.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.""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.Judith Blake, the council's executive member for children's services, said she supported the school's decision to open.
'Rest in peace''Rest in peace'
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." 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".
The Most Rev Malcolm McMahon, Archbishop-elect of Liverpool and chairman of the Catholic Education Service of England and Wales, spoke of his "shock and sadness" over the death of Mrs Maguire.The Most Rev Malcolm McMahon, Archbishop-elect of Liverpool and chairman of the Catholic Education Service of England and Wales, spoke of his "shock and sadness" over the death of Mrs Maguire.
"Anne gave her life to the college and Catholic education, and thousands of young people have benefited from her kindness and hard work over many years," he said."Anne gave her life to the college and Catholic education, and thousands of young people have benefited from her kindness and hard work over many years," he said.
"May she rest in peace.""May she rest in peace."
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