Almost a year after St.Ninian’s lost a valued member of staff, the School is to open a new fitness and education centre in his memory.

Robert Campbell, 31, tragically died when he was struck by a coach early on 20th December on Richmond Hill.
He has been described as a "popular teacher and a beloved friend and family member."

As the one-year anniversary of his death approaches, the school has chosen to honour him by naming the refurbished gym in his memory.

The 31-year-old, who had been a PE teacher at St Ninian's High School in Douglas since 2007 was planning to improve the school's health and fitness facilities during his time teaching at the school. Since his death, friends and family have raised ?9,335.61 to help fulfil his wish.

Head of P.E, Mrs Sue Richardson said: “I’m so proud that the ‘Rob Campbell Fitness and Education Centre’ will forever be a part of the school. The impact that he had during his time teaching at St.Ninian’s will never be forgotten.”

The School will also host a Rob Campbell Memorial rugby/football match and students and staff will take part in a Rob Campbell memorial Santa Dash, which will become an annual event on the School's calendar.

An opening ceremony for the Fitness and Education Centre will take place on Friday 11th December. Members of Mr Campbell’s family, as well as staff and students are expected to attend.