In Memory of

Emma Pattison SB 23

Emma Pattison

Emma was a beacon of inspiration to our GSA community. 

Emma brought a joy, happiness, and energy to everything that she did. A trusted confidante for pupils and a caring colleague for her peers, she radiated kindness and warmth.

We have such wonderful memories of Emma; she was a remarkable woman, and we invite you to share your own precious memories here.

In loving memory of Emma Pattison.

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Johneen McPherson

I will long remember Emma’s warmth, kindness, creativity and energy – and the friendly encouragement she offered me. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them; and may they rest in peace. …

Marina Gardiner Legge

Dear Emma, What fun we had together! I’ll never forget giggling with you even when I’m sure we weren’t meant to be!  You were so full of joy, laughter and your smile lit up a room as well as the faces of those around you.  You were so warm and inclusive and passionate about …

Alex Hutchinson

Dearest Emma – our wonderful friend and our loyal supporter – always full of laughter and fun. Emma was an outstanding leader, an educational visionary and a champion for young people. GSA Class of 2016 was enriched by you in every way possible and you will be missed beyond words. May you and Lettie …

Diane Browne

What an unimaginable loss to family and friends, the whole school communities of Epsom College and Croydon High and the profession of education in generally. Heartfelt sympathies. Diane Browne On behalf of all members of Adcote School. …

Caroline Jordan

One of the things that I enjoyed most as GSA President in 2016 was meeting the new Heads. They completely bonded and have become a real tour de force. Emma was right at the heart  of that group and their vibrancy and sense of fun epitomises my memory of her. I always remember her …

Jane Carroll

Such a tragic loss for her family, friends, school communities and the sector.  Emma had still so much to give, to share and to inspire – especially her beautiful daughter Lettie.  Emma was fierce and fun.  I first met her as one of the new heads attending their induction – the ‘Class of 2016’.  …

Helen Jeys

I met Emma as one of the ‘Class of 2016’; the first-time Heads of GSA.  Open, honest, generous, enthusiastic, genuine, energetic and simply beautiful, inside and out, Emma was someone everyone instantly liked.  She was warm and kind, lovely to everyone, and I felt instantly comfortable in her presence.  In meetings, her love for …

Barbara Stanley, former ASCL Indepedent Schools Specialist

Thoughtful, perceptive, caring, always making a pertinent comment and foreseeing the issue just coming over the horizon.  I first ‘met’ Emma during lock-down GSA Heads’ zooms and later in person.  Though I was a lot older, we ‘clicked’ – as I am sure she did with everyone’; she was that sort of person. She …