"Best Homeroom Teacher"... Hong Kong Education Sector in Shock Over Spread of "Princess Carry" Photos

Photos of Inappropriate Physical Contact Spread in Hong Kong
"Teacher's Misconduct Handled Strictly"

In Hong Kong, controversy has erupted after photos of a male teacher lifting a female student in what is known as a "princess carry" in the classroom spread online, prompting the education authorities to launch an investigation.

A photo of a male teacher in Hong Kong lifting a female student in the classroom has sparked controversy after spreading online. Screenshot from the South China Morning Post website.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on May 30, three photos showing a teacher at a school in Hong Kong engaging in inappropriate physical contact, including lifting a female student in his arms in front of a classroom blackboard as if carrying a bride, have recently circulated widely on online communities.

Other released photos showed a student wrapping her arms around the teacher’s waist, accompanied by captions such as "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in the play" and "It will be an unforgettable experience."

Another photo reportedly depicted a student chasing the teacher, with a caption that read "Best homeroom teacher."

As the controversy grew, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Education Bureau emphasized, "The Code for the Professional Conduct of Teachers clearly defines the behavioral standards required of teachers to promote the welfare of students," adding, "Teachers have a duty to provide a safe and orderly learning environment."

The spokesperson further explained, "Given the nature and seriousness of the matter, we have dealt with the teacher's conduct issue strictly and taken appropriate action."

The education authorities stated that as soon as they became aware of the existence of these photos, they urged the school to take immediate follow-up measures. They also said that support was provided to protect the students involved.

This incident comes just one day after the resignation of Principal Lee from a secondary school in Hong Kong's Tuen Mun district, who was filmed verbally abusing local security staff at a hotel entrance during a school trip to Singapore last week. The news has further shocked the local education sector. Principal Lee issued an official apology, admitting he had "failed to set an example," submitted his resignation, and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.

Currently, Singaporean police are investigating the incident. Under Singaporean law, deliberately harassing or insulting a security officer can result in up to one year of imprisonment or a fine of up to 5,000 Singapore dollars (approximately 5.9 million won).

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