Dear Parents and Guardians,
Mr Cowie
It is with great sadness that we must inform you that Mr Cowie, Head Teacher, has died following his recent illness.
We feel that parents/carers are the best people to inform young children of this and ask that you pass on this sad news. Parents may find the advice contained in this booklet helpful when discussing death with their children: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/child_bereavement_booklet_explaining_death.pdf
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/child_bereavement_booklet_explaining_death.pdf
Copies will also be made available in school.
We will have support structures in place to help your child cope with this tragedy.
We will share details of a memorial service for the school community once arrangements are in place. We are sorry to bring you such sad news, and appreciate that an occurrence like this impacts upon us all. Mr Cowie was extremely proud of the Westpark School Community and it is our hope that, together, we will be able to guide and support the children through what may be, for many, a very new experience in their lives.
A book of remembrance will be placed in the school foyer for pupils, parents and staff to sign if they wish. We ask that you do not bring flowers or teddy bears to school, and instead will be collecting donations for a local food bank. We feel that Mr Cowie would want your kind wishes to benefit our local community.
We are sorry to bring you this news and our thoughts are with Mr Cowie’s family at this very sad time.
Kind regards,
Gregor Watson and Alice Atkinson
On behalf of all of the staff at Westpark School
So sorry to hear this tragic new xx he was a very nice man understanding and had a lot of time for the pupils xx rip my Cowie thoughts are with your family and colleges at west park primary you will be truly missed be all xx from Jamie Brandon kayden fullerton xx
such sad news, as a formar pupil a few years back i will never forget how much of a lovey man he was. love goes out to all his family ❤️❤️
I was very upset to hear this. Me cowie was at the school when I started and finished. Me and my mum will pop down at some point and donate some food. Our thoughts are with all of the staff and pupils at west park school and mr cowie a family,
Regards jayden low xx
R.I.P best West Park head teacher
Myself and my mother (yvonne) are so sorry to hear such tragic news. He was such a nice man, with out a doubt he always had a lot of time for others. R.I.P Fraser Cowie our thoughts are with your family and all staff/pupils. from Sarah & Yvonne Stuart. xx
So sad to hear the news about Mr Cowie. Such a nice quiet man who always spoke and had such a good influence on the school. He will be missed-our condolences. Amanda Tulloch
RIP MR Cowie you will missed by all .Condolences to his family staff and pupils
I’m so sad to hear this news he was the best head teacher I’ve had and ever will. He was so nice to every one. I hope his spirit lives on in Westpark pupil hearts.
so sad to here this news he was the best he was ther from start to end and hope that he will be safe rip mr fraser cowie u were such a great help to the school and will never forget you kind regards kady blanchett.
I know it’s a bit overdue but I figured now would be the best time to write this. Mr Cowie was a great man and was the best head teacher I have ever, it’s was so sad to hear the news of his death and he will be missed by everyone in this community. However this does not mean he is gone, his spirit will continue to live on for years to to come and I hope that everyone can come to get her to celebrate the life of such an amazing man