A teacher at De La Salle College who passed away on Thursday has been described as "inspirational" by the college in a tribute to her.
Miss Marie McBride taught English and Media Studies at the school for 17 years and her death has led to tributes from the school, teachers, pupils and parents.
"Our school community is heartbroken at the loss of Miss Marie McBride who died on the 2 March," a school statement read.
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"Not only was she a much loved and inspirational teacher of English and Media Studies in our school for the past seventeen years but she was also a strong advocate for social justice and concern for others.
"She embodied the very best of what it means to be a Lasallian teacher and will be remembered fondly by her pupils and staff for her selfless acts of kindness, her creativity and her enthusiasm for instilling a love of reading and poetry in her pupils.
"She even brought her own collection of books into her classroom to encourage her pupils to love reading as much as she did.
"It is hard to overestimate the positive impact that her life and work had on those who knew her.
"A quotation by E.E Cummings on her classroom wall sums up her warm and caring spirit - 'I carry your heart with me, (I carry it in my heart)'.
"Marie will be sorely missed by pupils, staff and the wider school community.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Marie, her family and friends at this time.
"St Jean Baptiste De La Salle, pray for her. May she rest in peace."
A past pupil described Miss McBride as "beautifully caring", while another said she was "the best teahcher".
"I still have the book she gave me, I will treasure it forever. Our lives are all the richer for having met her," one tribute from a former pupil of the school read.
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