Headteacher dies suddenly after medical incident at Surrey school

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Zoe Johnson-Walker, headteacher of Winston Churchill School in Woking, has died suddenly following a medical incident.

Zoe Johnson-Walker, headteacher of The Winston Churchill School in Woking, died suddenly on Thursday morning following a medical incident. Emergency services, including paramedics and an air ambulance from the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex, were called to the secondary school just before 08.30.

Surrey County Council confirmed her death. Helyn Clack, SCC Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning, said the council was 'deeply saddened' by her 'unexpected death'. She described Johnson-Walker as 'a significant presence within the Surrey education community for many years' and 'a strong and dedicated leader who consistently championed her students and school, always advocating passionately for the best outcomes for children and young people'.

Clack added that 'Zoe's loss will be keenly felt by those who knew her' and extended thoughts to her family, friends, colleagues and the school community. The council asked that the privacy of the family and wider school community be respected as they come to terms with the loss.

How it is being reported

• Headteacher dies suddenly after medical incident at Woking schoolThe headteacher of a Surrey school, Zoe Johnson-Walker, has died suddenly after a medical incident at The Winston Churchill School in WokingDaily Express · 30 Oct, 22:51
• Headteacher dies suddenly after 'medical incident' at Surrey school - tributes flood inTributes have been paid to 'strong and dedicated leader' Zoe Johnson-Walker who was the headteacher at Winston Churchill School in WokingThe Mirror · 30 Oct, 17:33

In this story: Zoe Johnson-Walker · Winston Churchill School · Woking · Surrey County Council · Helyn Clack

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