Tributes have been paid to Angus chemistry teacher David Sleigh following his death.
A spokesman for Angus Council announced on Thursday Mr Sleigh, who taught at Monifieth High School, had died.
The cause of death is not yet known.
David Sleigh: ‘A committed chemistry teacher’
Staff and pupils were told the news on Thursday and support is being offered to those who need it.
Speaking on behalf of the school, a council spokeswoman said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of Mr Sleigh, a well-respected and committed chemistry teacher at Monifieth High School, who will be sadly missed.
“We will be sharing this news with our school community and ask that parents and carers of young people in S4-S6 who are currently out of school on study leave, inform them directly.
“Mr Sleigh was a member of staff at Monifieth High School for a number of years and some young people will know him very well.
“There is support available in school for anyone affected by this information and we ask that any young person should see their guidance teacher in the first instance.”
Chemistry teacher supported charity race
Mr Sleigh was also a member of Fife Athletics Club.
In 2018 he supported fellow club member and former Fife teacher Donald Grewar in a half marathon bid while he was suffering from motor neurone disease.
Mr Grewar, who died in 2019, was raising money for research into the condition.
Mr Sleigh organised support from pupils and teachers from Monifieth High to go along to the challenge in St Andrews.
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