| Recently the Head had
been on sick leave, believed to be suffering from a
stress-related illness. The School will be closed on the
day of his funeral as a mark of respect. Mr. Buczynski, 50, had been
Headteacher at the school since it opened in 1999 and in
2001 Ofsted - in the only report on the school yet
compiled by inspectors - praised the "tremendous
progress" and described his leadership as
"energetic, supportive and providing a clear sense
of direction".
He was determined that
the new school should spell a new beginning for
youngsters in Wythenshawe and he was adamant that there
should be an effective school in the heart of the
community. His dedication to the school made him a
popular figure among pupils and teachers. A team from the
education authority has moved in to the school to counsel
shocked pupils.
A spokesman for the
school said: "Michael was a dynamic and innovative
leader and was held in high esteem by those who worked
with him. He was totally committed to the education and
welfare of students. The school community and all who
knew Michael send their heartfelt condolences to his
family, particularly to his wife Anne and young son
Jack."
Manchester's Chief
Education Officer, Mick Waters, said: "This has come
as a great shock to all who knew Michael. We will
remember him as an enthusiastic Headteacher who never
hesitated to put young people's interests first."
John McNerney,
Headteacher at St. Peter's RC High School in Gorton -
which opened at the same time as Parklands - said:
"I knew Michael as a wonderful person with a
marvellous sense of humour who was dedicated to his wife
and family. He worked long hours and he worked incredibly
hard."
Last September Mr.
Buczynski told the Manchester Evening News that
he wanted to crack down on pupils missing school to go on
holiday. He called for a change in the law, which
currently allows children to take up to ten days per year
away from school for a family holiday.
A file has been passed
to the coroner in Bury and a post mortem examination has
been carried out.
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