The head teacher at the school where Bailey Gwynne was stabbed to death has given an assurance that the safety and well-being of all students is the school’s highest priority.

Anna Muirhead wrote to parents following the conviction of a sixteen-year-old boy - who cannot be named for legal reasons - over the killing at Cults Academy, in Aberdeen, last October.

In the letter, Anna Muirhead describes him as a “wonderful young man” who is very much missed.

She said: “My thoughts remain with Bailey’s family, whose strength and dignity during an unimaginable time of tragedy has been seen by all.

“This has been a most challenging time for us all, pupils, parents and staff.

“Bailey was a wonderful young man, and we are privileged to have lovely memories of his time here at school.

“It goes without saying he is very much missed by his friends and the wider school community, especially those staff who had the pleasure of teaching him over the years.

“Senior pupils often discuss Bailey with us, and his close group of friends continue to share many happy memories.”

She added that the trial had been “difficult for everyone” but that she was “particularly proud” of the pupils at the school who “behaved with dignity and are a credit to the school”.

“Their main concern has been for Bailey’s family, especially his mum, during recent events,” she said.

She said that she appreciated that parents wanted more details surrounding the death but said these could not be given until an independent review has concluded.

The head teacher went on to reassure parents that the safety and well-being of students was her “highest priority” and stating that support and counselling was still available for those affected by Bailey’s death.

“I would like to thank everyone for the kind messages and gestures of support that have been received,” she said.

“Moving forward together, we are focussing on caring for our school community, supporting our senior pupils as they prepare for their final exams and trying our best to maintain the full range of school experiences for our pupils, whilst also recognising the need to take time to talk, listen to, and address the emotions the students are facing.”