Mr Karan Goyala's visit to Australia
Recently (October, 2011), CLCR was very excited to welcome Mr Karan Goyala, principal of the Heartland School (HCA), to Australia
for the first time. Karan's trip was the beginning of a new project within our teacher training initiative, one
where our Nepalese teachers can experience first hand the varying methods of education in Australia, and see
in practice what we are hoping to reproduce in Nepal. We believe this to be immensely important, as to read
and hear about variances in educational methodologies is all well and good, but nothing beats the visual
and tactile firsthand experience.
Whilst here, Karan attended and presented at the Australasian Assocation for Progressive and
Alternative Education's (AAPAE) 2011 Conference on 'Relevance, Renewal, Reality, Relationships'.
Karan also visited a number of schools, including:
Currambena Primary and Preschool;
Kinma Primary, Preschool and Playgroup;
Ravenswood School for Girls;
Chatswood High School;
St Ignatius' College, Riverview; and
Emanuel School. Many days were spent at Currambena,
where democratic education is the primary educational philosophy.
Another important aspect of Karan's visit was his ability to discuss in depth the development
of the HCA's Plus 2 Programme (years 11 and 12 equivalency in Nepal) with the entire Australian CLCR
Committee and supporters. Karan's enthusiasm and determination to follow this course is inspiring, and one in
which we need to work hard to bring to fruition. Overall, Karan's visit was beneficial for all
involved, and we look forward to the growth of this teacher training initiative!
Karan taking in the
sights in Sydney
Helping out in the stall to raise awareness
and money for HCA
Karan at the Australian Association
for Progressive and
Alternative
Education Conference 2011
Morning chat over coffee
Karan meeting one of our supporters
And another
And just a couple more
Enjoying a sight not often seen in Nepal!
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