​Student Code of Conduct PDF
This document details the expected attitudes and activities that you hold whilst enrolled at Govinda Valley. To maintain a harmonious and effective learning environment we ask all students to abide by this any transgressions are reviewed with great seriousness. Skim through this document, although we will review it in great detail upon your induction.  See PDF here

 

Student Manual PDF
This document extends upon the Student Code of Conduct to include more general and miscellaneous information that may not directly relate to your learning. For example, it will contain details about the local grocery stores, medical centres and student benefits at Heart & Soul Retreats. See PDF here

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What to Pack

This document details what we suggest you should pack for your studies here! Be sure to equip yourself well as this will optimise your study and stay experience here at Govinda Valley Ashram & Yoga School. See PDF here

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Stay Connected

At Govinda Valley Ashram & Yoga School, there are many faces to meet and plenty to learn! To ensure ease of communication, efficient delivery of educational resources and service announcements, we ask that you please download the following free apps onto your phone before arrival:
 

• Insight Timer 

• Saagara Pranayama App

• Connecteam Team App

• WhatsApp 

 

All are available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store free of charge.

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Arrival Day 

We're so excited to welcome you!
For arrival details such as time, date, and meeting location, please refer to your Acceptance email in the lead up to the course start date for updates.

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Please text or email our Student Administrator (contacts details in your Acceptance Email) your anticipated arrival time at least 2 days before your arrival. On the day, please keep your phone handy so as to maintain communication with your Student Administrator to alert of your arrival or in case you encompass difficulties locating the campus!

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If you are a new student we will ask for the following upon your arrival, please have these prepared:

• ​2 forms of formal identification (For example, an NSW Driver's License, Passport)

• Digital transfer of your Room bond (See Student Manual)

• Criminal Record Check (if you have not yet already forwarded the same to our Student Administrator)

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Finally, Govinda Valley can be accessed via:

• Private Vehicle  - please refer to you Student Manual to see where student parking is. Please avoid Guest parking spaces.

• Public Transport - We are a short walk away from Otford Train station. Cross the weir and turn left!