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Written by: Deng Yinglin
2021-06-17 18:13
Last update date: 2021-06-17 18:14
The principal, Guo Chaoqun, of the Dexin School, a Catholic boys’ school on Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, was suddenly asked by the school to take a leave of absence for "failure to perform his duties as a principal."
The school-running organization East Asia Education Promotion Association responded to "Hong Kong 01" yesterday (16th) night, stating that it expects a satisfactory solution to the incident, and disclosed that it has been receiving positive comments on Guo from the past few years to the present.
It is reported that the school today (17th) relayed information to parents through the family church that it received Guo Chaoqun’s application for sick leave and would take about six to eight weeks of leave.
DXN School sent a letter to parents earlier, stating that the principal Guo Chaoqun "failed to perform his duties as a principal" and will be on leave today.
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Dexin School Supervisor He Bingde sent a letter to parents on June 15 announcing the "Acting Principal Arrangement".
It was announced at the time that the principal Guo Chaoqun was on leave today because he "failed to perform his duties as a principal."
Arranged by the Incorporated Management Committee, the deputy principal Li Meiying will act as the principal to follow up school affairs.
"Hong Kong 01" asked the school about the reasons for Guo's vacation twice on June 15 and 16. The staff who answered the phone said that "the incident is closely followed, and there will be no reply temporarily."
The principal’s sudden vacation aroused discussion among the public and parents, and many rumors flowed out.
"Hong Kong 01" asked the school's running organization, the East Asia Education Promotion Association, about the incident, and received a reply last night.
The school-sponsoring body describes the principal’s vacation as a “temporary situation”
The school sponsoring body replied in English that the Education Bureau and the school sponsoring body fully understand the development of the incident, but no further information is available for the time being. It is hoped that there will be a satisfactory plan to deal with the current "temporary situation", emphasizing that students are not affected. The SSB has received, so far, positive appreciation of the performance of the Principal in the past years.
The parent church forwarded the notice of the school supervisor that the principal needs to take a leave of 6 to 8 weeks
You Dexin’s parents revealed that the family church forwarded the school supervisor’s notice in the group today, stating that “it received Principal Guo’s application for sick leave today, and he needs to take about six to eight weeks of leave.”
At the end of the family church message, I wish the principal a speedy recovery and "return to campus after a good rest."
Looking at the information on the government website, Guo Chaoqun was the recipient of the 2010/11 Chief Executive's Teaching Excellence Award (Moral and Civic Education).
According to school website information, Guo Chaoqun had served as the vice principal of Dexin School in 2011. By August 2013, the principal Liang Yinbi was retired. Guo Chaoqun immediately assumed the post of principal in September 2013. He was awarded the post of the Education Federation in 2014. Outstanding Teacher Award (National Conditions Education Group).
Guo Chaoqun has served as the principal of Dexin School for many years.
Since the June 4th Incident, the school has held prayer meetings for the dead for many years since the June 4th incident. The colonel at the prayer meetings will also brief historical facts, such as the cause of the June 4th incident, the government’s response, and the number of deaths and injuries.
Principal of DXN School Guo Chaoqun is suspended from office
Education is limited to one month to deal with teacher complaints, change the anonymity criteria, and the Education Association approves unreasonably to promote withdrawal
Last year, 163 religious teachers’ complaints hit a five-year high and 7 teachers were nailed.
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