Somerville House Principal Resigns After Scandal: Dr. Sandra Hastie Steps Down (2026)

Somerville House principal Sandra Hastie's resignation follows a major data breach involving teachers' personal comments about students. The school's leadership is now under scrutiny, as the breach occurred due to an unsecured server, raising concerns about data security and privacy. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of safeguarding sensitive information and the potential consequences of negligence. The school is now in the process of finding a new principal and ensuring the privacy and security of its students' data.