Integration

Sabdamala is one community language school out of over 450 community language schools that are in operation in New South Wales. Over 100, 000 students now attend community language schools learning one of over 60 languages. In New South Wales, 33 000 students attend and are taught by 2 000 teachers. The establishment of such schools has been vital for the continuation of culture for minority ethnic groups. Such efforts are also key to multiculturalism that is strongly valued in Australia.

Sabdamala is actively engaged in program within the Nepalese and wider Australia community that it feels will assist its students into developing into well-rounded individuals. Sabdamala takes its children on day trips to Nepalese community organisation events such as Buddha Jayanti celebrations and Deusi Bhailo celebrations. In 2010 the children, parents and staff actively participated in a Deusi / Bhailo program, which saw the generous contributions of families in  the Granville and surrounding areas to Sabdamala funds. In 2011, Sabdamala children have also been encouraged to embrace their community and heritage by being involved in cultural programs organised by the Granville Nepalese Community Club and Gurkha Nepalese Community.

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