Teens at Sydney private religious school made to share beds with teachers, inquiry hears
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is investigating allegations of misconduct at the Redeemer Baptist School in Sydney. Former students have testified about inappropriate living arrangements and unprofessional behavior by school leadership.
Why it matters
The inquiry highlights serious concerns regarding child safety and institutional culture within private religious educational settings.
Edward Garth, left, gives a statement during a public hearing into the Redeemer Baptist School, at New South Wales parliament house in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Edward Garth, left, gives a statement during a public hearing into the Redeemer Baptist School, at New South Wales parliament house in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: George Chan/AAP Sydney Teens at Sydney private religious school made to share beds with teachers, inquiry hears Former student says nothing untoward happened to her during stays but tells NSW parliamentary inquiry culture of Redeemer Baptist School left much to ‘untangle’ as an adult
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Teens at a private religious school were made to share beds with teachers, while its principal once wandered through a common area naked, former students claim.
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