Mrs Veronica Most
It was with great sadness that we heard the news that Veronica Most passed away on 7thDecember 2024 at the age of 72, following a short illness.
Having started her career as a Domestic Science (now Food Technology) teacher in Bedford in 1974, Veronica (known as Vron to all her friends and family) also worked at schools in Birmingham prior to joining Prince Henry’s in 1982. During her remarkable 29 years at Prince Henry’s, Vron played a huge role in school life, not just within the Food Technology Department, but also supporting the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and as a Pastoral Leader. By the time of her retirement in August 2011, she had been a Head of Year and Assistant Headteacher for a number of years.
In retirement, Vron maintained close contacts with her former colleagues, and we were delighted to welcome her back to Prince Henry’s in May 2018 for one of our regular Henricians tea parties
Veronica’s family all had strong connections with Prince Henry’s, with her sons Alex and Tom both attending the school as students, and her husband Dennis being a Learning Support Assistant between 2003-2018. Our thoughts are with them, her grandchildren and her many friends at this very sad time.
If you would like to contribute a message of condolence, or perhaps your memories of Veronica, please email enquiries@princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk, indicating whether you would be happy for the message to be shown on our website, or shared privately with Dennis and her family.
Vron embodied all the qualities that we value so highly at Prince Henry’s and perhaps it is fitting that we share a few of her own words that she contributed to the 2011 edition of The Henrician magazine on her retirement:
“I have enjoyed every minute of my time at Prince Henry’s. It has been my second home and my extended family….. I will miss you all but of course will remain a loyal and proud Old Henrician.”
Dr Tony Evans
Veronica Most was an invaluable member of staff at Prince Henry’s throughout the period of my headship. She made a huge contribution towards the success of the school.
She was a fine teacher, who will probably be best remembered by former students as an excellent Head of Year. In this role, she oversaw the successful development of several generations of young people, who always knew that she had their best interests at heart. Veronica was also for several years an important member of the school’s senior management team.
Her legacy extends well beyond her work with Prince Henry’s students. She was responsible for trainee-teachers who were doing their teaching practice at Prince Henry’s. In addition, she devised and ran the induction course for new members of staff in their first year of teaching. Her wisdom and guidance helped to launch countless successful careers, and I know that there are many teachers, some now in senior positions, who are very grateful to her.
Veronica was a pillar of the Prince Henry’s community. Many families in the Vale owe her a debt of gratitude for the support she gave them in times of difficulty. She was an intelligent and thoughtful colleague, caring and wise, a great friend to many, and a great loss. One of Prince Henry’s finest!
Bernard Roberts
Headteacher 1993-2012
In 20+ years of headship I was lucky enough to appoint some exceptional and inspirational people to key roles – there is not the slightest doubt that Veronica was among the very best. She was – in every possible respect – an absolutely outstanding colleague whose personality and skills set her apart and made her hugely effective and influential. It would be impossible to put a figure on the number of Vale youngsters whose lives were improved as a direct result of Veronica’s intervention. She fought for each and every one of them with a fierce tenacity, always willing to advance towards the sound of gunfire – and in return earned the respect of everyone.
Her passing is a matter of the greatest possible sadness.
Gorman Stafford
Headteacher 1986-1993
9th December 2024
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