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Tragic Accident: Melbourne Teacher Falls to Death Retrieving Balls from School Roof

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Melbourne mourns the loss of beloved teacher Paul Hogan in a freak accident at a local school. Find out more about this heartbreaking incident!

The Melbourne community is in shock after the tragic death of Paul Hogan, a well-loved teacher and former principal. Hogan, 61, met his untimely end while retrieving balls from the roof of a school in Melbourne's south-west. The incident occurred when Hogan fell through a skylight, plummeting over three meters to the concrete ground below. The WorkSafe Victoria investigation is ongoing, shedding light on the circumstances of this heartbreaking accident.

The school where Hogan tragically lost his life is left mourning the loss of a dedicated educator. The much-loved former principal was known for his passion for teaching and connection with students. Hogan's unexpected death has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of safety in educational settings.

Paul Hogan's legacy as a respected educator and caring mentor lives on in the memories of those he worked with. His colleagues and students remember him fondly for his sense of humor and dedication to making learning enjoyable. The tragic accident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks educators face in everyday situations, prompting a reevaluation of safety measures in schools to prevent similar incidents in the future.

In the wake of this devastating event, the education community in Melbourne comes together to honor Paul Hogan's life and contributions to the field. As the investigation continues, the focus shifts to ensuring the safety of school environments to protect both teachers and students. Hogan's passing leaves a lasting impact on those who knew him, reminding everyone to cherish the moments with loved ones and prioritize safety in all aspects of life.

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Melbourne teacher Paul Hogan mourned after falling to death from ... (ABC News)

Paul Hogan, 61, is believed to have been retrieving balls from the roof of a school in Melbourne's south-west when he fell through a skylight.

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Melbourne teacher falls to death from school roof (The Age)

The semi-retired school teacher and former principal died after falling through a skylight in Melbourne's west.

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Teacher dies after falling through skylight at Melbourne primary school (The Guardian)

Paul Hogan fell more than three metres to concrete ground while collecting balls from roof of Spotswood school, WorkSafe Victoria says.

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School mourns after teacher's freak death (NEWS.com.au)

A much-loved former principal has tragically lost his life in a freak accident at a school in Melbourne's west.

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Much-loved principal dies in horror skylight accident at Melbourne ... (Herald Sun)

A much-loved former school principal died last week after falling through a skylight while retrieving balls from the roof of a Catholic primary school in ...

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Man killed in 3m fall from Spotswood school roof identified as ... (7NEWS.com.au)

A beloved former principal is being remembered as a respected educator who โ€œloved a laugh and to have funโ€ after he suffered fatal injuries falling through ...

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Melbourne teacher and former principal dies in school accident (9News)

A much-loved Melbourne teacher and former principal is being mourned after falling through the roof of a school building. Paul Hogan, a relief teacher at St ...

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Family mourns teacher Paul Hogan killed in Spotswood school fall (7NEWS.com.au)

The respected educator has been remembered as 'gentle, calm and considerate'.

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