About Us
Gurudwara
This Gurudwara Sahib is the center of the local Sikh community, spreading the values of sikhism and fulfilling the religious needs of the community. People from a radius of around 35Kms come here every Sunday and Wednesday, for the Diwans (Prayers). This Gurudwara Sahib offers some free facilities to the public, such as the Use of kitchen, Van for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and Rooms for stay.
History
Sri Guru Singh Sabha actually originated in 1977 and the weekly diwans of the SGSS Gurudwara started in High School Tyler Street, Preston. In 1989 the constitution of Sri Guru Singh Sabha was rewritten.
The place where Gurudawara Sahib now stands was bought in April 1992, The Foundation stone of Gurudawara Sahib was laid in 1993 by the Congregation and then first Diwan was held at that Place in a tent.
In the year 1991 the collection campaign for the construction started with the contributions from sangat in UK , New Zealand, Canada and Australia.
In 1994 as the kicthen and the Langar Hall were ready, the weekly Diwans started to be held in the Langar Hall. But the construction Plans had to be ammended further in 1996 so the construction of rest of the steel structure restarted in 1997 and are still in progress under the follow on committee elected every year
This Gurudawara was designed keeping in mind the Traditional design and structure of the Indian Historical Gurudawaras which will be prominent in the special design of the Gurudawara Building. The completed Gurudawara building has a 25M x 40M hall, al library a small hall and an office on Level 1 and langar hall, kitchen and residence for raagis on the ground floor.
Punjabi School
School Profile
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Punjabi School is situated in Gurdwara Campus over the last 6 years. Our purpose is to educate children to become young bicultural, bilingual Australian Citizens and adults who will continue to learn and thrive in an ever-changing world. We want our children to have passion for learning Punjabi where they connect, create and produce work that matters to them and others. We nurture children to build the skills and competencies which will assist them to effectively collaborate and operate in the global world. A major upgrade of facilities occurred in 2018, school infrastructure is more attractive and support school community and learning atmosphere. School timings are from 10:00am to 1:00pm except the school holidays.
Typical Student/Family Profile
We have students from mixed background, at least 10 percent of our children are born overseas, or homeland and they are quick learners in every aspect of study majority of the other students are Australian born and consider Punjabi as a second language. Their age level is from 5 years to 13 years, both girls and boys love to learn our language, culture and traditions. Families from different parts of Punjab are coming to attend the school for example from cities, towns and regional areas.
School Staff
School is so proud to provide a learning environment that foster children’s emotional and social learning to develop self-responsibility, respectfulness and resilience. Our teachers inspire students to be active and independent learners and responsible global citizens who act to improve their world. School follows ESAV Professional development activities for all the teachers throughout the year to learn variety of methods to teach and assess children individually. The school ensure that the staff are appropriately trained and have Working with Children Checks and First Aid Certificates are up to date.
Registration Process:
Please refer to the below information for enrolment:
- minimum age for enrolment is 5 years
- enrolment fees $50
- nil tuition fees
- collect the enrollment form from school office
- submit it either via email at [school@sgss.org.au](mailto:school@sgss.org.au)or drop it in person on any Sunday between 10am to 1pm during school term
For more information or feedback please contact school via email at [school@sgss.org.au](mailto:school@sgss.org.au) or call Jasvir Kaur on 0424 194 638
Adult English and Punjabi Class:Outline: Mastering the macro skills with practiceTime: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm (Every Sunday except school term breaks)Location: Punjabi School BuildingComputer Class:Course: Basics of computer and wide range of courses availableTime: 11:00am to 1:00pmLocation: Punjabi School Building(Computer classes are running in collaboration with Hume City Council)**_ Special Essay Presentation by one of our students Khushpreet Kaur on air for SBS Punjabi Radio can be found on the link below:_**http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/content/khushpreet-kaurs-essay-why-she-learns-punjabi-while-living-australia
Keertan Classes
Keertan is the language of the spirit that breaks the barriers of creed and religions, that awakens the Amrit Naam in the soul and fills the heart with humility. Practicing, listening and performing keertan takes people on a journey where they merge into the divine compositions of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal guru of the Sikhs. Guru Arjan Dev Ji compiled Gurbani into 31 different ragas or musical signatures and 17 different Ghars or rhythms.
Although the present Raagi Jatha already teaches harmonium and tabla at the Gurdwara Sahib, we are planning to start a Keertan School where people will be able to learn **Keertan on Tanti Saajs (String Instuments).** This traditional way of Kirtan was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and was continued by the other Gurus as well. The Tanti Saajs which will be taught in these classes are Rabab, Saranda, Sarangi, Taus, Dilruba and many more. By learning this type of Keertan, you will also learn about music in general.
Keertan Classes
Keertan is the language of the spirit that breaks the barriers of creed and religions, that awakens the Amrit Naam in the soul and fills the heart with humility. Practicing, listening and performing keertan takes people on a journey where they merge into the divine compositions of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the eternal guru of the Sikhs. Guru Arjan Dev Ji compiled Gurbani into 31 different ragas or musical signatures and 17 different Ghars or rhythms.
Although the present Raagi Jatha already teaches harmonium and tabla at the Gurdwara Sahib, we are planning to start a Keertan School where people will be able to learn Keertan on Tanti Saajs (String Instuments).This traditional way of Kirtan was started by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and was continued by the other Gurus as well. The Tanti Saajs which will be taught in these classes are Rabab, Saranda, Sarangi, Taus, Dilruba and many more. By learning this type of Keertan, you will also learn about music in general.
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