TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular teacher who has been described as “compassionate” with a wicked sense of humour.

Lee Campion, who was an ICT teacher at The Chase for 18 years, has died after battling a long illness.

Lee, from Worcester, started The Chase in September 2002 and was the very first Computer Science graduate to be appointed by the school as a teacher of ICT.

Mike Fieldhouse, headteacher from the school in Malvern has paid tribute to the well-liked teacher.

He said: “Lee was a respected and popular teacher and was well-liked by both the staff and his students. I believe that this popularity was due to Lee being so child-centred and so wanting to be in the classroom and teaching the students.

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“Lee epitomised what we all aspire to achieve in teaching, to enthuse and inspire our students and to make a lasting positive impact on their lives. Lee certainly did this, as highlighted by the flood of messages of condolences from many former students on the news of his death.”

The father-of-two has been described as a family man who was “kind, gentle, compassionate and considerate.”

Both his son, Michael and daughter, Sophie have attended The Chase.

Mr Fieldhouse added: “Lee also had a wicked sense of humour which he used to great effect in his teaching and also on playing tricks on his colleagues.

“For many years Lee did not drive so would have to catch the train to Great Malvern every day, which eventually included being accompanied by his children. I don’t think Lee ever contemplated moving school, he was a Chase man, through and through.

“The last three years or so have been very difficult for everybody who knew and were close to Lee. I think we can all learn from the bravery and courage that Lee demonstrated during this period of time. I never once heard him being negative about his job or wallowing in self-pity about his situation. Lee remained upbeat and positive throughout this time which, considering the odds stacked against him, was truly incredible. He was always so keen to get back to teaching and back in the classroom.

“I wish to put on record our immense thanks and gratitude for his service to the school. His loyalty and commitment to The Chase are second to none and he will live long in the memory of our school.”