Hong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearing
A Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting…
The Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and its US founder have reached an out-of-court settlement following a lawsuit filed last year by the LCMS over allegations of financial mismanagement and accusations that the school catered to an "elite" population. The school, known for its American-style education rooted in Christian values, will no longer be governed by the LCMS but will continue offering its educational approach.
The school's Lower Primary campus in Repulse Bay remains in the LCMS's name, but procedures are underway for the lease to be transferred to HKIS. The LCMS will also no longer pursue the establishment of Hong Kong Pacific School, a new institution it planned to establish if HKIS did not address its concerns. The settlement ensures a fair resolution to the LCMS's long-standing concerns and allows the organization to focus on advancing its mission through other means.
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