Hong Kong school seeks ‘excellent character’ in new head after Singapore swearing row

A Hong Kong school that instantly dismissed its principal after he was filmed swearing at security guards in Singapore has published an to recruit a new head, requiring applicants to have “excellent character”.The was posted on the school’s website on Tuesday morning, six days after its governing board decided to terminate principal Lee Cheuk-hing with immediate effect, saying his continued presence would “gravely disrupt the operation of the school and prevent teachers and students from moving forward as soon as possible”.Lee was filmed swearing at security guards during a school trip to Singapore on May 22, prompting his suspension and an investigation by the Education Bureau.