School heads in premodern China had to lead by example above all. More recently, principal Lee Cheuk-hing’s failure to do so cost him his job.

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says it refused to accept resignation of Lee Cheuk-hing, who violated code of conduct for staff.

School heads in premodern China had to lead by example above all. More recently, principal Lee Cheuk-hing’s failure to do so cost him his job.

Lee Cheuk-hing apologises again for swearing incident but says he is shocked by immediate dismissal.

Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.