Before Winter break, students and parents attend parent teacher interviews to learn about student progress since September as well as review midterm exam results.
Classes will continue next week, followed by 2 weeks of winter break.

Our 43rd Gurmat Center Youth program took place yesterday! It was a great success with over 20 participants. We started off with a great discussion about the revolutionary steps taken by Guru Nanak Dev Jee to detach from the caste system, facilitated by Bibi Sharnjit Kaur. Later we played a competitive game of 4 corner soccer and ended the night off with a delicious dinner!

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A Sakhi night was held for Level 4 Nitnem Santhia students. The students have completed their Santhia for Jap Ji Sahib in the past few months. During Sakhi night, students started off by doing Jap Ji Sahib together followed by a presentation focused on Jap Ji Sahib by our Santhia teacher. Afterwards, students enjoyed pizza and ice cream sandwiches for dinner.

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Our first Parenting Workshop was a success! Over 40 parents participated in a discussion facilitated by Navneet K. Bains, an experienced family councillor with Moving Forward Services in Surrey. This workshop created a safe and welcoming environment for parents to ask questions and get support from other parents.

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The first notes meeting of the year took place this morning. Volunteers shared their valuable feedback and experience as frontline Sevadars of Gurmat Center. Their feedback and suggestions will be implemented throughout the year. We are so thankful for such a dedicated group of volunteers! 

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On Sunday afternoon, the Gurmat Center administration team and Seva Club members had the wonderful opportunity to attend a tree planting event hosted by WoMen Rise. During this event, Abbotsford community members collectively planted a total of 110 trees in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Jee’s Gurpurb. We are so grateful to have taken part in this amazing initiative!

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ਗੰਢੁ ਪਰੀਤੀ ਮਿਠੇ ਬੋਲ ॥
There is a bond between love and words of sweetness.

We were fortunate to have Bhai Parmvir Singh come out and facilitate a discussion on speaking sweetly for this month’s GCY event. After an interactive discussion, the youth engaged in several rounds of competitive dodgeball, followed by a pizza dinner! We hope to have Bhai Parmvir Singh come again soon! 

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A special Sunday Youth & Family Darbar was held yesterday in celebration of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Gurpurab. The Darbar started off with Kirtan followed by Katha by Bhai Gurkeerat Singh Jee and a Dhadhi performance. Prizes were also drawn and all students received a candy bag. Afterwards, Sangat enjoyed pizza and ice cream sandwiches for Langar. Thank you to all the Sangat that came out and celebrated with us! See event pictures here!

Seva Club & youth teachers were treated to dinner at Anand Pizza on Saturday. Ranging from ages 12 - 17, this is a special group of Sevadars that dedicate countless hours on a weekly basis to successfully run Gurmat Center. This appreciation dinner was a very small way to recognize their huge contribution to the organization. May Vaheguru Jee bless them with more Seva! 

Children and parents came together at Gurmat Center to learn about Remembrance Day before attending the ceremony. Afterwards, families headed to the ceremony to remember those who gave up their lives. See event pictures here