A popular Dunedin high school teacher has died suddenly, leaving the school's community in shock. St Hilda's Collegiate School principal Jackie Barron said head of department for art Hunia Dean was a valued and highly respected member of the school. In an email to parents and pupils, she said pupils at the girls' school were informed of Mr Dean's death this morning and the school gathered about midday today in the chapel. The school day would go ahead as usual as routine could be important in difficult times, she said. A police spokeswoman confirmed a sudden death was reported yesterday in Dunedin.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 05, 2018 02:35 UTC