Parents stunned when they accuse a teacher of grooming a student and performing an “indecent act” with him: “The children really liked it”
- Chelsea Jane Edwards, 28, was charged by police
- One father said that he and his children were very surprised
A parent at a Queensland secondary school where a teacher has been accused of grooming and performing an “indecent act” on a student said the teacher was very popular with the students.
Chelsea Jane Edwards, 28, from Paradise Point, south-east Brisbane, was charged with two counts of grooming and one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16 while working at Indooroopilly State School.
The mother, who has children in grades 11 and 8, said late Monday that the school community had not been notified at all, despite the fact that she was out for more than a week after she was charged on March.
“A bit surprised by that, as I thought they would want to alleviate concerns before word got out from other sources,” he said. the messenger MaiI
“The kids are shocked and sad because they really like her,” she said.
Chelsea Jane Edwards, 28, (pictured), from Paradise Point, south-east Brisbane, was charged with two counts of grooming and one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16 while working at Indooroopilly State School on March 10th.
Police allege the teacher met the teenager through an Indooroopilly education center and began grooming him as early as July last year when the couple met outside of school socially.
On Tuesday, Chief Executive Michael Hornby wrote to the school community to address the ‘allegations of a serious nature’.
In the letter, Mr. Hornby assured the school community that they would provide support during the ordeal.
“First of all, I want to assure you that we treat the safety and well-being of our children, our students, as our highest priority at all times,” he wrote.
While I appreciate your desire to understand the details of this matter, I am sure you will understand that I cannot go into detail for legal reasons.
The state’s Child Protection and Investigation Unit learned of the teacher’s alleged actions in February after a complaint was filed.
In that regard, I ask that you consider refraining from providing feedback on the matter on social media or other forums.
‘Support services are available to anyone who may need assistance.
‘Thank you for your continued support of our school.’
Police allege the teacher met the teenager through an Indooroopilly education center and began grooming him as early as July last year when the couple met outside of school socially.
The state Child Protection and Investigation Unit learned of the teacher’s alleged actions in February after a complaint was filed.
Ms Edwards is due to reappear at Southport Magistrates Court on May 2.
Indooroopilly State School has a student body of around 2,500, making it one of the largest public schools in Queensland.
