{"id":156506,"date":"2025-06-04T03:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T03:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/156506\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T03:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T03:58:17","slug":"first-picture-of-sound-teacher-as-new-tribute-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/156506\/","title":{"rendered":"First picture of &#8216;sound&#8217; teacher as new tribute issued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The school where Jonathan Scott taught has released a new tribute<\/p>\n<p>16:57, 03 Jun 2025Updated 19:06, 03 Jun 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Jonathan-Scott-teacher-who-died.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Scott died late on Sunday June 1\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Jonathan Scott died late on Sunday June 1(Image: Family handout\/Archbishop Beck Catholic College)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The first picture has been released of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/schools\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">a \u201cdedicated and much-loved\u201d teacher<\/a> who died last weekend. Jonathan Scott, a teacher at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/archbishop-beck-catholic-sports-college\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Archbishop Beck Catholic College<\/a> in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/aintree\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Aintree<\/a>, died late on Sunday June 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Jonathan was an English teacher and assistant progress manager for year 7 pupils who had worked for the school for more than 20 years. Yesterday, the school made the decision to partially close after the news. It re-opened as normal today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The school has now released a new tribute and picture of Jonathan, describing him as a \u201cmuch-loved, respected and outstanding teacher\u201d. The picture shows Jonathan on a balcony with a ukulele.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Accompanied with this was a quote from Catholic saint Mother Teresa: \u201cSpread love everywhere you go.\u201d The school has also released a prayer to Jesus in his memory. It reads: \u201cWe pray. Dear Jesus, we give you thanks for the life of Mr Scott.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cLike you, he was a teacher, and he gave of himself to his students and to our college community. Comfort his family and be very close to them in their sadness and loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cBless the students whom he taught and help them to have pride in all that they learned from him. Help us to always care for each other in our school and say thank you to you every day for all of the people who love us and help us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe place Mr Scott into your loving hands Jesus and ask you to receive him into your heavenly kingdom where he will be happy forever and ever. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749009497_595_0_Jonathan-Scott-teacher-who-died.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Scott died late on Sunday June 1\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Jonathan Scott died late on Sunday June 1(Image: Family handout\/Archbishop Beck Catholic College)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Paul Stirling, Archbishop Beck\u2019s headteacher, paid tribute to his former colleague yesterday as he announced the school\u2019s closure to pupils in year seven, eight, nine and 10 for the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He said: &#8220;It is with deep sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of a valued member of our college community, Mr Jonathan Scott. Mr Scott had served the Archbishop Beck Community for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cMr Scott was a dedicated and much-loved teacher whose positive impact on students and staff alike will be remembered with great fondness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cHis passion for teaching and unwavering support for his students made him a cherished part of our college, and his loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_ATP_LEC_120316ARCHBISHOP_03JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is located on Long Lane in Aintree\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is located on Long Lane in Aintree(Image: Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe understand this may be a difficult time for many, and we are working to provide the emotional support needed. Further information will be shared in due course regarding any arrangements to celebrate Mr Scott\u2019s life and contributions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time. We apologise for the short notice but Mr Scott passed away late on Sunday June 1.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There have been tributes from parents and former pupils on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/facebook\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> after the news was shared. Liam McCarron said: &#8220;One of the nicest fellas ever &#8211; supported me heavily with my music outside of school, like he did with everyone he came into contact with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;He didn\u2019t teach me in Archie\u2019s but I became really close with him over the last year or so and (saw) him play his original song he wrote for the last time on Saturday &#8211; and, honestly it was the best performance I\u2019ve seen him do.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Heartbreaking for everyone but he went out doing what he loved doing and (gave) it his all. I\u2019m glad I was able to hug him moments before he left us but (he was) taken far to soon. Rest in peace Jon. Forever a legend. Loved by all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Christine Marie Chipchase said: &#8220;Lovely teacher. Always used to pass us on his bike on the way to school and knew my girls very well, and said hello even when they left. Thinking of his family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Jeanette Doherty added: &#8220;So sad. He was a lovely man, always smiling. He will be missed,&#8221; while Spen Kel said: &#8220;So sad to hear this. (Worked) with Jonathan for many years. Such a lovely, kind man. Sending love to his family at this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Chloe Sharrockwoods said: &#8220;Was such an amazing teacher,&#8221; and Jack McCarron added: &#8220;Was very lucky to have him as a form tutor in year 7. Such a sound, lovely man. Rest in peace Mr Scott.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The school where Jonathan Scott taught has released a new tribute 16:57, 03 Jun 2025Updated 19:06, 03 Jun&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":156507,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[66427,748,2266,393,4884,179,857,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-156506","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-archbishop-beck-catholic-sports-college","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-education","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-liverpool","14":"tag-schools","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114623093911798914","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156506\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}