MOE replaces principal
THE Education Ministry (MOE) is replacing a principal under
investigation for alleged 'irregularities in procurement
procedure'.
Last week, students at Hai Sing Catholic School in Pasir Ris
were told Mr Charles Surin would be away temporarily working on a
project at the MOE's headquarters.
But two days ago, students were told he would be replaced by
Madam Judina Chua, the former principal of Montfort Junior School,
who would take over the school's leadership on June 2 after she
returns from her studies in the United States.
It is understood the students were not told of the replacement
until Thursday as the mid-year examinations were still in
progress.
In a statement last night, the MOE said the principal had been
redeployed to facilitate its investigation. While the ministry
would not provide any details as investigations are under way, it
is understood he may not have followed proper procedure in hiring
some of the external vendors for the school.
Mr Surin, who was a high-profile principal commended in 2006 by
the MOE as a successful example of a mid-career educator, declined
to comment when contacted by The Straits Times last night.
-- ST
