Education
The Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara provides a number of activities and educational classes including a Panjabi School, Creche, classes in Sikhism along with music classes on how to play the harmonium and tabla. The Gurdwara also has a library with a range of dual language books that are suitable for both children and adults.
The Gurdwara management committee believe that providing these activities and classes is important because it ensures that Sikh children are aware of their Sikh cultural and spiritual heritage. Additionally, being able to read and write Panjabi enables a Sikh to fully participate in the worship of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji because the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written in Gurmukhi.
These are the activities and educational classes that the Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara provides:
| Day | Class | Details | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sikhism for children | Basic beliefs of Sikhism; teachings of the Gurus; learn shabads. For children aged 5+ in English. | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | First Floor Diwan Hall |
| G.C.S.E. in Sikhism | Preparation for the GCSE exam. All ages welcome. | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Panjabi School | |
| Library | Books in Punjabi, English, and dual language for all ages. | 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Library | |
| Music Classes | Harmonium and tabla classes for all levels. Builds confidence to perform. | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | First Floor Diwan Hall Lower Music Room |
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| Sunday | Children’s Panjabi School |
Teaches speaking, reading, and writing in Panjabi. Starts at age 5. GCSE Panjabi available. Class 1: Reception Class 2: Primary Class 3: Intermediate Class 4: GCSE Foundation Class 5: GCSE Higher |
10:00am – 11:30am 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Panjabi School |
| Creche | Fun learning for under-5s. Learn Panjabi, Mool Mantar, and the 5 K’s. | 11:00am – 12:45pm | Creche | |
| Library | Books for all ages in English and Panjabi. | 11:30am – 12:30pm | Library |
Parent Code of Conduct
All parents and families are expected to adhere to the parent code of conduct. Any breaches will be dealt with in accordance with school policies and procedures. These are available from the Headteacher upon request. All school premises operate a zero tolerance policy towards abusive or bullying behaviour.