Shocking details emerge about dead teacher David Simpson

Alarming claims have been made by students at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar about a teacher who died suddenly last week.

Allegations have emerged about Melbourne Girls’ Grammar teacher David Simpson who died suddenly last week.

Mr Simpson died last Friday after he was reported to the police over child safety issues.

Now students at the $40,000 a year private girls’ school in South Yarra have accused the father of two of inappropriate behaviour, the Daily Mail reported.

A student took to Reddit complaining about the investigation into Mr Simpson.

Melbourne Girls' Grammar School teacher David Simpson has died after a child safety complaint was made. Picture: Supplied

“They didn’t mention that he was being inappropriate even though we ALL knew,” the student wrote.

“Our parents were worried about us but didn’t know why we were all not that sad. Then this week the school got honest, the only reason they got honest was because of the media not because of the truth.

“We are all angry as we complained about him and we know other teachers did too, yet the school ignored all of that. They waited until it got this bad.”

In another social media post a student also said other teachers had complained about Mr Simpson while another said her parents were pulling her out of the school.

The day before he died Mr Simpson posted a picture to X of a Melbourne sunrise with the caption “be a good day”.

Be a good day pic.twitter.com/Kh3MbPkNOr

— David Simpson (@MrSimpson07) August 16, 2023

One June 4 he hinted at being under intense pressure.

“This past week has tested my mettle. Every ounce of energy and patience has been called upon. Not to mention all the lessons I’ve learned over the journey,” he wrote.

Melbourne Girls’ School released a statement on Monday confirming that allegations had been made against Mr Simpson.

“In recent days the School learnt about an alleged child safety issue,” the statement said.

“The School’s staff followed the Child Safety and Mandatory Reporting Procedures.

“As a school our priorities are focused on the safety and wellbeing of our students and community. We will always act in the best interests of the children in our care.”

Police had recently spoken to the private school and issued directions in relation to Mr Simpson.