article_snippet: The letter, penned by Principal Paul Hine, gave no details of fresh child sex allegations except that fresh child sex allegations concerned child sexual abuse and that it happened more than 30 years ago.
article_snippet: a claim relating to child sexual abuse that dates back 30 years was passed to Principal Paul Hine by the professional standards office of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus.
article_snippet: last May. Principal Paul Hine was briefed on a claim relating to child sexual abuse that dates back 30 years four weeks ago.
article_snippet: Due to the sensitive nature of a claim relating to child sexual abuse that dates back 30 years very little information has be released, however, Principal Paul Hine insisted it was Principal Paul Hine duty to inform past and present students of a claim relating to child sexual abuse that dates back 30 years.
article_snippet: In an excerpt of the letter published by the Sydney Morning Herald, Principal Paul Hine wrote: ‘I believe it important to inform you about the situation as I understand it and to offer reassurance that such matters are the object of direct and sustained vigilance at the school.
article_snippet: Principal Paul Hine has been principal of St Ignatius since 2013 .
highlights_snippet: Principal Dr Hine wrote a letter to alumni notifying alumni of the claims .
  