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SATURDAYS • AGES 5+

Punjabi School

Fun, guided lessons in speaking, reading and writing Punjabi — building a lasting connection to language, culture and Gurbani.

ਵਿਦਿਆ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ਤਾਂ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ ॥

Contemplate and reflect upon knowledge, and you will become a benefactor to others.

ANG 356, SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI

WHY PUNJABI

A living tie to language, faith and heritage

Punjabi is the mother tongue of the Punjabis and the language of the Sikh faith. Learning it builds a lasting connection to Punjab, the birthplace of Sikhism, and lets children read, understand and take part in the worship of Guru Granth Sahib Ji within the sangat.

“Uphold the values and beliefs enshrined in the Guru Granth Sahib and the teachings of the Ten Gurus.”

From the school's founding ethos

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WHEN WE MEET

Schedule - Saturdays

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9:30

School starts

10:30

Prayers (15 min)

10:45

Back to class

11:40

Break until 12:00

1:15

School finishes

FROM FIRST LETTERS TO A LEVEL

Pathway

01

Nursery and Reception

Ages 5–7 · first words, letters and songs in Gurmukhi.

02

Years 1 and 2

Ages 7–9 · reading simple words and everyday conversation.

03

Years 3 and 4

Ages 9–11 · short stories, writing sentences and new vocabulary.

04

Years 5

Ages 12-13 · grammar, comprehension and GCSE preparation.

05

Year 6 · GCSE

Ages 14–16 ·  preparing for, and taking, the GCSE Punjabi exam.

06

A Level

Ages 16+ · advanced language, literature and taking the A-Level exam.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

  • ​Uphold the values of the Guru Granth Sahib and the teachings of the Ten Gurus.

  • An ethos where every individual feels valued, with room for personal effort and responsibility.

  • Empathy with the Sikh religion, promoting Sikh values and culture.

  • Encourage Sikh children and adults to speak and converse in Punjabi.

HOW WE BRING IT TO LIFE

  • Regular acts of worship that children and adults take part in together.

  • Celebrating the Sikh Gurus and their Gurpurabs to build a sense of heritage.

  • Teaching the messages of Guru Granth Sahib through the curriculum.

  • Making sure every child and adult feels safe within the school.

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