(File photo)Some schools are being provided with extra Ministry of Education support to resettle former Gloriavale students into their new classes. Many former Gloriavale members have chosen to settle in South Canterbury, with more than 110 former members living in the region. From being isolated from strangers at Gloriavale, children then had to learn to socialise, make friends and keep them once they left, Gregory said. Bejon Haswell/Stuff The uniforms Gloriavale members have to wear daily at the isolated community on the West Coast. The Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust was established in 2019 after volunteers, including Gregory, helped resettle families and individuals who have left the community.

Source: Stuff September 17, 2021 03:11 UTC