Teachers and students at Ballakermeen High School are coming to terms with the death of a popular member of staff.
David 'Doc' O'Connor was a larger than life character, who had taught in the school's Design and Technology department, since coming to the Island in 2003.
He was 41 years old when he died suddenly, from natural causes, on Monday night.
Headteacher Adrienne Burnett says he was popular with teachers and students alike:
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