Court filings reveal confidentiality orders, an urgent hearing, and a looming mediation

Tony George, who served as headmaster of The King’s School in North Parramatta for eight years, has filed legal action in the Federal Court after being dismissed over allegations he struck a student during a religious studies lesson, according to court documents published online.

The case centres on an incident in mid-2024, when George allegedly clipped a student on the back of the head during a heated Biblical studies discussion in the school’s historic Futter Hall. About 100 students reportedly attended the lecture where the incident occurred.

The school confirmed it was investigating the allegations in a letter to parents in late July, stating George had taken two weeks of leave after contracting shingles. George later extended his leave “to ensure the investigation proceeds without any perception of interference,” he wrote to parents at the time.

The veteran educator has previously described media reports surrounding the incident as “inaccurate or misleading”, News.com.au reported.

The King’s School, established 195 years ago, charges fees ranging from about $30,000 for kindergarten students to $49,980 for Year-12 day students. Boarders in Year 12 pay more than $88,000 a year. The school also receives substantial government funding and reported a $4 million surplus in 2024.

Court documents show the school agreed to extend George’s termination date until January 19, the same day an...

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