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Gloriavale school not a ‘physically and emotionally safe place’ for students: Stuff

December 22, 2020: By Joanne Naish | Stuff | The Education Review Office (ERO) has criticised the school at Gloriavale Christian Community for not providing a physically and emotionally safe place for students. A report, written in June but released more recently, said inspectors found the West Coast school did not have regularly…

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Gloriavale principal stood down, investigation into claims he failed to keep children safe from abuse: NZ Herald

December 22, 2020: NZ Herald The principal of Gloriavale school has been stood down while the New Zealand Teaching Council investigates claims he failed to keep children safe from abuse by staff and other pupils. Faithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, the Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust said in…

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NZ Herald – Former Gloriavale member Peter Faithful found after going missing for a week

December 21, 2020: By Kurt Bayer – 21/12/2020 An ex-Gloriavale member reported missing by a leavers support group has been found safe after a week-long disappearance. Peter Faithful lived at the remote religious community of Gloriavale on the West Coast for over 40 years. Read more here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-gloriavale-member-peter-faithful-found-after-going-missing-for-a-week/ILZJ2AK5PQOTNUMSPIA4ROITMU/…

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NZ Teaching Council investigating Gloriavale principal over concerns he failed to ensure safety of children: Stuff

December 21, 2020: By Steven Walton and Jonny Edwards | Stuff | The New Zealand Teaching Council is investigating Gloriavale’s former school principal Faithful Pilgrim after receiving allegations he failed to keep pupils safe. Pilgrim has stood down from his position over claims he had failed to act over a teacher abusing a…

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Gloriavale principal didn’t remove teacher despite sexual offending claims, NZ Teaching Council investigating: Newshub

December 21, 2020: By Michael Morrah | Newshub | [Video can be viewed in article link]. The New Zealand Teaching Council is investigating the principal at Gloriavale over allegations he failed to keep students safe. A teacher at the school was convicted of sexual offending against a nine-year-old girl last year. He wasn’t…

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Stuff – Concerns mount for ex-Gloriavale man missing since Saturday

December 17, 2020: By Amber Allott – 17/12/2020 Concerns are mounting for a former Gloriavale resident of more than 40 years who has been missing for five days. Peter Faithful, 62, has been missing from his home in the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale since Saturday morning. The family had serious concerns about his…

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Stuff – Gloriavale accused of exploiting workers; MBIE says it can’t intervene

November 14, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 14/11/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Virginia Courage left school at 15 and, for 25 years, worked long hours in commercial-scale kitchens, laundries and child care centres. She started at 6am and finished as late as 8pm, cooking or cleaning for 600 people. She…

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Stuff – Serious incidents at Gloriavale reported to WorkSafe; no action taken

November 9, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 09/11/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Gloriavale workers have suffered lost fingers, falls, chemical burns and been overcome with toxic fumes in a series of incidents since 2016. However, the Government’s workplace safety watchdog ruled the incidents did not meet the “minimum threshold for…

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Stuff – Current and former Gloriavale members asked to contact court-appointed lawyers

October 28, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 28/10/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. The High Court has appointed lawyers to hear the stories of former and current Gloriavale members after an ex-resident launched civil proceedings against the community’s leaders. About 180 people have left the West Coast Christian community in recent…

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More FM – Lana has a fascinating chat with an ex-Gloriavale member

October 20, 2020: More FM The Breakfast Club – 20/10/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Lana sat down with Hannah, a 25 year old girl who left Gloriavale 5 years ago along with her family, for a fascinating chat. Check out the eye opening interview. Watch here: https://www.morefm.co.nz/home/shows/the-breakfast-club/2020/10/lana-has-a-fascinating-chat-with-an-ex-gloriavale-member.html?fbclid=IwAR238q-7xnUyz0TI48lRK6SoJLLWOfhjkTEpvphHPVLiNfoPeIYF3pWeSJ0…

Gloriavale school not a ‘physically and emotionally safe place’ for students: Stuff

Gloriavale principal stood down, investigation into claims he failed to keep children safe from abuse: NZ Herald

NZ Herald – Former Gloriavale member Peter Faithful found after going missing for a week

NZ Teaching Council investigating Gloriavale principal over concerns he failed to ensure safety of children: Stuff

Gloriavale principal didn’t remove teacher despite sexual offending claims, NZ Teaching Council investigating: Newshub

Stuff – Concerns mount for ex-Gloriavale man missing since Saturday

Stuff – Gloriavale accused of exploiting workers; MBIE says it can’t intervene

Stuff – Serious incidents at Gloriavale reported to WorkSafe; no action taken

Stuff – Current and former Gloriavale members asked to contact court-appointed lawyers

More FM – Lana has a fascinating chat with an ex-Gloriavale member

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