The resignation of a Hong Kong principal who swore at security guards during a school trip to Singapore has drawn mixed responses from students, with some saying he should be held accountable for tarnishing the institution’s image while others felt his apology was sincere.
Students made the remarks a day after their principal Lee Cheuk‑hing tendered his resignation on Thursday as principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun.
On Friday morning, students at the Tuen Mun school walked quietly onto the campus, while several teachers stood at the entrance to watch their arrival. A banner for the student trip to Singapore appeared to have been removed.
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A Form Five student who identified herself only as Ng said she agreed with the principal’s decision to resign.
“The incident has already tarnished our school’s reputation, and the principal should be held responsible for it, which can also serve as accountability to the public of Hong Kong, Singapore and our school,” she said. “But it is not up to us to forgive him for his behaviour.”
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Another Form Three student surnamed Yip said he was not satisfied with Lee’s apology.