To begin with we would like to extend our thanks to all the parents and students who made the 'Harry Potter' field trip a success. More than 45 people showed up for the viewing.

 

The students made a great effort to help the less fortunate families of Victoria.  A total of six (6) boxes of food, used clothing items, toys and over $110 in money was collected and delivered to the local food bank.  Some of the students came along to present the items to the food bank.  Thank you to all in our Gurdwara community for this successful food bank drive.

 

Many people from our Gurdwara participated in the Panjabi School ski trip on December 29, 2001.  A big thank you goes out to the teachers and parents who volunteered their time and effort to make this a great success.  A total of 13 people skied and snowboarded at Mount Seymour in North Vancouver.

 

Vaisakhi 2002 was celebrated on April 21, at our Gurdwara.  With the help of many people, beautiful posters and decorations were put up in the Gurdwara to celebrate the 302nd birthday of the Khalsa.  Due to the incredible generosity of many parents, a "bouncy castle" was rented for the day for the enjoyment of all children and some parents.  Food was also aplenty as the congregation enjoyed a birthday cake, ice-cream and smosas just to name a few.  Once again, many thanks go out to all people who made this a a very special celebration, especially for the Panjabi School students.   Please click Vaisakhi 2002 to view a few of the pictures.

 

Field trip to Witty's Lagoon Provincial Park.  This field trip was planned and arranged within a few hours.  Thanks to the school staff who worked hard to set it up.  It was another great turnout with over 25 students and 11 adults attending.  We also lucked out with the weather as it was the hottest day of the year reaching over 25C in many part of Victoria.  Many thanks to the parents who contributed yummy food for the occasion.  Hermit crabs  seemed to be the more popular part of the field trip, or was it soaking some of the teachers.  Either way, it was a great afternoon of fun.  Please see out photo album for many pictures.

 

It was a great honour for our school to welcome Bhia Deya Singh (from Australia) to our Gurdwara.  He came for the sole purpose of performing Kirtan for the Panjabi School students.  We thank Bhai Deya Singh for taking time out of his busy schedule.

 

The school year ended with a Sports Day and the presentation of awards to deserving students.

 

During the summer holidays, students and parents were invited to participate in an overnight camp at Goldstream Group Site Campgrounds.  This was a great way to cap the year and to bring the students together once again before the start of another school year.  We had expected that between 40 - 50 people would attend the daytime picnic , but were pleasantly surprised when close to 80 people turned out.  Of those 80, 30 students and parents camped overnight.  It was great experience for all as many participants had never gone camping.  This promises to be an annual event.

2002-2003 Events:

	During this school year, our Gurdwara went through some major renovations.  Many students have been asking when the school year would start again.  It is with great disappointment that we decided not to start up again until September 2003.  The "before" pictures of the Gurdwara were displayed on this site for a short period of time.
	A number of families in our Gurdwara community enjoyed our 2nd "Annual Sikh Spirit Ski / Snowboarding Trip" to Mount Washington earlier this year.  A total of 16 adults and children attended and by all accounts, everybody had a great time.  A big thank you to those who drove the participants to the mountain.
	The next big Panjabi School function we are having is the "Summer 2003 Gurmat Youth Camp".  Khalsa School Surrey has graciously agreed to include Victoria as one of the many stop-over for their Youth Camp.  The camp will be held at out Gurdwara from July 6 - 12, 2003.  All youth over 6 years of age are encouraged to attend in order to develop in themselves the knowledge and spirituality of the Sikh Faith.  Many fun activities are also planned for the Youth during this period.  The registration forms can be picked up from the Gurdwara or you may contact us via the email link below.