Following the death of popular local school teacher John Biddlestone who sadly died after collapsing while out walking in the Lake District on Wednesday 20 April.
Swinton High School have opened a Book of Condolence for past and present pupils to sign to show their affection for him.
The book will be sent to John’s family once it is complete
John had retired to Cumbria with his wife Maggie after serving more than 20 years in various positions in local schools.
He leaves behind two sons and three grandchildren.
John’s teaching career started in Liverpool in 1976 where he began teaching English.
He was Deputy head at Canon Williamson CE (now Salford City Academy) in Eccles between 1993 and 2003, before being made Headteacher at Swinton High School where he served for 12 years.
