Angela Shellis, 45, was found dead ast her home in Prestatyn, North Wales on Friday, October 24, her son Tristan Thomas Roberts, aged 18, has been charged with her murder
A school has paid a heartfelt tribute to teaching assistant following her tragic death. Angela Shellis, 45, was discovered dead in Prestatyn, North Wales on Friday, October 24.
Angela’s son, 18 year old Tristan Thomas Roberts of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, has been charged with her murder and made an appearance at Mold Crown Court today. A trial is set to commence next year.
Angela was employed as a teaching assistant at Rhyl High School, with students returning today after the half term break. Headteacher Philip Collins described her as “caring and committed”, assuring that support would be available for students as they return to school.
In a letter sent to parents during the half term, he wrote: “It is with a sense of deep shock and sadness that I write to you having learnt of the death of our staff member Angela Shellis.
“Angela was a valued member of staff, who joined the Rhyl High team in 2023 and was a caring and committed teaching assistant. We are deeply upset as a school community and hold Angela’s family and friends foremost in our thoughts, as they try to come to terms with their loss. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox”, reports North Wales Live.
“We understand that your child may be shocked and upset by this news, particularly if they worked closely with Angela.
“On our return to school on Monday, we will plan to support both staff and pupils in coming to terms with this news, using our own pastoral teams and support from Denbighshire ‘s Educational Psychology Service, Young Persons Counselling Service and Education Welfare Service.
“I am confident that our caring school community will come together over the next days and weeks to support Angela’s family, and to support each other through this very sad time.”
The letter added: “Should your child need support during this half term week, please find some guidance and support in the websites (listed) below.”
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