Teachers learn invaluable lessons from the trip of a lifetime to Nepal

A group of teachers from Tameside enjoyed an insight in how schools in Nepal work prior to the coronavirus outbreak.

The teachers visited the country as part of the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms Programme.

The six-strong party, including two principals, all work for academies involved with the Enquire Learning Trust. 

The trip gave the teams from Godley, Moorside and Oakfield, the opportunity to see for themselves the work going on at a number of schools across a country best known for being the home of Mount Everest, while also sharing their own learning experiences and practice with staff and pupils.

Back in Tameside pupils from the schools spent time researching Nepal and studying the country, learning about the weather, landscape and school life.

Godley Primary Principal Suzanne Clawley, who visited Mount Valley English School in Tansen, revealed she had learnt a lot and had started to share that learning with her own pupils. 

“It was great to work in the school and to share our teaching practices in the UK with teachers in Nepal,” explained Mrs Clawley. 

“The warm and vibrant community was really welcoming and keen to share their traditions with us. A memorable trip and a partnership created which will last a lifetime.”

There are hopes members of the Nepalese schools will one day be able to visit England to see how UK schools operate on a daily basis.