Ex-King's School Headmaster's Controversial Exit

0:00An investigation cleared former King's school headmaster, Tony George, of reportable misconduct after he allegedly clipped a senior boy's ear during a Biblical studies class last year. Officials ruled it didn't violate the Children's Guardian Act, but that wasn't the end of the story for the elite Sydney school charging 50, $1,000 a year in fees. Earlier this week, a federal court judgment spilled more details revealing a second workplace probe into George's comments during a farewell speech for a staff member. He reportedly shared a controversial opinion on something the staffer said to a student and that investigation went against him, hoping fuel the school's council decision to fire him. The council and George clashed in court over his contract breach claims, but they settled out of court back in January with a confidential deal. The school pushed hard for suppression orders to keep court filings under wraps, but the judge mostly shot them down, letting key facts go public. That judgment highlighted how the public chatter had captured the full picture, though neither

1:03side tried to set the record straight in their joint. Statement. Meanwhile, the drama wrapped up with real changes at the top. On Friday, the school named its interim head, Reverend Stephen Edwards, as the permanent 21st headmaster after 27 years there. He's praised for his steady leadership and focus on student well-being, and he set to retire in 2028, signaling a fresh chapter ahead. You've been listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news.