Children's Commissioner calls for urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 9:34am

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Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has called for the urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School on the West Coast. She stated she has no confidence that students are safe. School leaders must demonstrate to the Ministry of Education next week that they are addressing issues identified in a July report.

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1. RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 5:49am

   Children's Commissioner calls for urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 14 Aug 2025, 9:34am

   'Not a safe place': Commissioner wants Gloriavale school closed (opens in new tab)