The staff, students, and community of Fairfield High School are deeply saddened to have been notified that Vincent Le Goascoz, a languages teacher at the school, has died.

Edel Cronin, Acting Principal, said “We in Fairfield find ourselves grappling with the loss of a remarkable teacher, colleague and friend.  Vincent left an indelible mark on both students and colleagues alike, despite only joining us last September. His smile, relentless positivity and optimism never wavered.  Vincent’s classroom was a wonderfully fun and joyful environment full of learning, filled with laughter, and enthusiasm for his passion for modern foreign languages. He readily embraced school life to the fullest, including joining a camping trip within his first month of being in the school, his focus was always on bringing joy and creating space for our students to have the best memories of their school experience. Beyond the classroom, Vincent was committed to inclusivity and being an ally for minority communities, he dedicated himself to facilitating lunch clubs and building relationships with staff and students outside of the classroom. The void left by Vincent’s untimely passing is immeasurable, and we extend our deepest condolences to his partner Emily, his family and friends. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, and the school will forever be grateful for his contributions to education, diversity, and the spirit of adventure.  We miss you Vincent, but we will do our best in the coming days to channel some of your light.”

The school is now providing a range of support to help staff and students come to terms with this sad news, and asks the media to respect the privacy of the school community and Vincent’s family at this time.