'We’re going to get you': New Punchbowl principal allegedly threatened by two men
The new principal at a Sydney high school was allegedly threatened just days after his predecessor was removed for excluding female teachers from official events.
Police have stepped up security for newly-installed principal Robert Patruno at Punchbowl Boys High as the Education Department labelled the treatment “appalling”.
Two young men allegedly threatened Mr Patruno outside the school on Monday in front of two other teachers.
“We’re going to get you. We’re going to f**k you up you dog,” they allegedly said.
It comes days after Mr Patruno replaced former principal Chris Griffiths, who is accused of refusing to adopt a program aimed at countering violent religious extremism in at-risk students.
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The school remains divided over Mr Griffiths’ removal, with some parents calling for him to be reinstated.
But Education Department secretary Mark Scott said, “We’re not reversing the decision.
“We’ve made the decision. We feel we’ve made the decision that is in the best interests of the school.”
Mr Patruno was encouraged to report the matter to police, but has chosen not to pursue charges.
