Pupils at Dellwood Middle School have been sent home following the death of a staff member, the Education Ministry said today.A statement said: "The Ministry of Education advised that earlier this morning staff and students of the Dellwood Middle School were informed about the passing of a member of staff."The Ministry said that the individual was a “very beloved member of the Dellwood school family”, and staff and students have been significantly affected by the passing."As a result, the Ministry of Education is advising parents who have students at the school, that Dellwood will close at 11 am today."The Ministry advised that the school will resume as normal on Monday, May 14."The Ministry of Education takes this opportunity to extend its deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and to the staff and students of the Dellwood Middle School at this difficult time."