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School prays for Corfu children School prays for Corfu children
(about 24 hours later)
Classmates of the two children who died during a family holiday in Corfu have said prayers for the pair.Classmates of the two children who died during a family holiday in Corfu have said prayers for the pair.
Horbury Primary School, in West Yorkshire, held an assembly at which a vicar led prayers for Robert Shepherd, six, and his sister Christianne, seven.Horbury Primary School, in West Yorkshire, held an assembly at which a vicar led prayers for Robert Shepherd, six, and his sister Christianne, seven.
They are believed to have died after being poisoned by carbon monoxide in their hotel room on the Greek island.They are believed to have died after being poisoned by carbon monoxide in their hotel room on the Greek island.
Four staff face manslaughter charges over the deaths, but the hotel's manager has denied any wrongdoing.Four staff face manslaughter charges over the deaths, but the hotel's manager has denied any wrongdoing.
The children's father, Neil Shepherd, 38, and his partner Ruth Beatson, 27, were found unconscious alongside the children on Thursday.The children's father, Neil Shepherd, 38, and his partner Ruth Beatson, 27, were found unconscious alongside the children on Thursday.
They remain seriously ill in Corfu General Hospital, although both have now regained consciousness.They remain seriously ill in Corfu General Hospital, although both have now regained consciousness.
Ms Beatson has been told about the deaths of Robert and Christianne but it is unclear whether Mr Shepherd has been informed.Ms Beatson has been told about the deaths of Robert and Christianne but it is unclear whether Mr Shepherd has been informed.
Quiet tributeQuiet tribute
The prayers at Horbury Primary came on its first day back since the tragedy.The prayers at Horbury Primary came on its first day back since the tragedy.
Head teacher John Wright has described the youngsters as "two beautiful children who added so much to our school".Head teacher John Wright has described the youngsters as "two beautiful children who added so much to our school".
It should not have happened, but it did, but it does not mean resorts in Corfu are not safe Kostas DendrinosCorfu's Association of Hotel Managers Tourist firms defend safety Two fell ill in same roomIt should not have happened, but it did, but it does not mean resorts in Corfu are not safe Kostas DendrinosCorfu's Association of Hotel Managers Tourist firms defend safety Two fell ill in same room
Speaking after the assembly, Mr Wright said all the school's staff and many of the governors were there to help "on this very sad day".Speaking after the assembly, Mr Wright said all the school's staff and many of the governors were there to help "on this very sad day".
"We spoke quietly to the children in their class groups and gave them a chance to share their thoughts."We spoke quietly to the children in their class groups and gave them a chance to share their thoughts.
"Children in their usual way remembered happy times they had shared with Bobby and Christie."Children in their usual way remembered happy times they had shared with Bobby and Christie.
"We then met as a school together in the hall and then the children settled quietly to their lessons.""We then met as a school together in the hall and then the children settled quietly to their lessons."
He said the school's "love and support goes out to their families".He said the school's "love and support goes out to their families".
Boiler probeBoiler probe
George Chrysikopoulos, the manager of the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel, in the fishing village of Gouvia, its owner and two maintenance staff face possible manslaughter charges over the children's death.George Chrysikopoulos, the manager of the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel, in the fishing village of Gouvia, its owner and two maintenance staff face possible manslaughter charges over the children's death.
They could be jailed for up to five years if convicted.They could be jailed for up to five years if convicted.
Police are considering whether a faulty boiler or air-conditioning system could have been to blame for the family being poisoned.Police are considering whether a faulty boiler or air-conditioning system could have been to blame for the family being poisoned.
Prayers were said for Christianne and Robert Mr Chrysikopoulos denies the hotel was negligent
But Mr Chrysikopoulos said the boiler and the whole hotel complex had been inspected in April, and the hotel knew of nothing wrong in the bungalow where the family had been staying.But Mr Chrysikopoulos said the boiler and the whole hotel complex had been inspected in April, and the hotel knew of nothing wrong in the bungalow where the family had been staying.
"We had no information at any time that would point to any problem with this bungalow, any other, or the hotel prior to this tragic incident," he said."We had no information at any time that would point to any problem with this bungalow, any other, or the hotel prior to this tragic incident," he said.
He promised that the hotel would launch its own investigation as soon as the police allowed.He promised that the hotel would launch its own investigation as soon as the police allowed.
Bungalow B112, where the family stayed, was renovated seven years ago and its boiler replaced two years ago, with annual inspections since, he said.Bungalow B112, where the family stayed, was renovated seven years ago and its boiler replaced two years ago, with annual inspections since, he said.
Shock and panicShock and panic
The two children had lived with their mother, Sharon Wood, 35, in Horbury, near Wakefield.The two children had lived with their mother, Sharon Wood, 35, in Horbury, near Wakefield.
Mrs Wood has visited the hotel where her children died.Mrs Wood has visited the hotel where her children died.
Tour operator Thomas Cook said the latest audit of the hotel showed "the property met all of the Federation of Tour Operators' requirements".Tour operator Thomas Cook said the latest audit of the hotel showed "the property met all of the Federation of Tour Operators' requirements".
BBC correspondent Malcolm Brabant said the children's deaths had sent a wave of shock and panic through the Greek holiday industry.BBC correspondent Malcolm Brabant said the children's deaths had sent a wave of shock and panic through the Greek holiday industry.