No more news on condition of Rotherham school's "wonderful" headteacher after health shock
School has now reopened after sudden closure last week
A Rotherham school has declined to give an update on the health of its headteacher who collapsed on the premises last week.
Mrs Rachael Booth, headteacher of the Willows School in Thurcroft, suffered a heart attack while she was at the school on October 14.
Staff and pupils at the special education place of learning on Locksley Drive witnessed emergency services rushing to the scene.
The school was closed for the rest of the week but reopened on Monday.
The Advertiser has contacted the school on a number of occasions but the school said there was no statement to give on Mrs Booth.
In a statement on the Willows’ website last week, Warren Carratt, chief executive officer of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, described Mrs Booth’s condition as “critical” and said the 48 hours that followed were likely to be “crucial.”
Many people have passed on good wishes to the popular headteacher in the meantime.
Reader Claire Bevan said: “She is a truly wonderful person. We are all sending our love and positive thoughts to her and her loved ones.”
Coral Ann Bennett wrote: “Sending best wishes and thoughts to Rachael’s family right now. Rachael used to help out sometimes at my old youth club and she’s a diamond. She would do anything for anyone.”
Emily Goodwin said: “Mrs Booth is one of the most beautiful teachers I have ever met. She is amazing, Every single child and parent at this school admires and adores her! We are praying you make a full recovery. We need you, everybody loves and needs you xx”
Maria Latimer wrote: “A lady with a beautiful soul what an amazing head teacher she is too. Make a speedy recovery Mrs B & much love x”
Natalie Hall added: “Speedy recovery Miss Booth is one of the best teacher I've ever had when I was at school truly amazing and goes above and beyond.”
And Stephen Hogg added: “We are all hoping and praying for a full and speedy recovery for this beautiful human being! Such a brilliant and inspirational lady who changes the lives of our young people every day!”
And Wendy Wayman asked: “How is she, has anyone heard anything?”