The summer team has worked incredibly hard over the last two months preparing for the school year. Although we missed our summer campers and volunteers this summer, the staff is ready to welcome our students back in a few weeks!

Gurmat Center received a special visit from MP Brad Vis of Matsqui-Mission-Fraser Canyon. We had a great discussion with MP Vis regarding the opportunities that Abbotsford has to offer for the youth and their futures. We look forward to future visits with MP Vis and having more healthy discussions on how we can build a stronger community!

On August 1, Gurmat Center's restart plan was sent out to all families. Please note the additional changes made to the restart plan:

1) MANDATORY MASKS

Students, volunteers, staff, and visitors must wear masks at Gurmat Center. Without a mask, entry will be prohibited. Students must bring their own masks from home.

2) TEMPERATURE CHECKS

Gurmat Center Recycling continues... recycle today! Gurmat Center Recycling helps fund programs and classes throughout the year. Although families are unable to drop off their recyclables at Gurmat Center, donation is still possible! All recycling depots can accept your recyclables as donations to Gurmat Center. The process is 2 simple steps:

The administration team met with a Fraser Health representative to review Gurmat Center’s restart plan to ensure we are fully prepared for a safe return of students, volunteers, and staff in September.

Information regarding school year start up is available on the website. Families must review GC’s restart plan (posted on the website) before registering. We are very excited to see our students soon!

We are very excited to start up classes again in the fall and are looking forward to another amazing school year filled with learning and achievement! Gurmat Center is committed to providing quality education for all of our students despite the challenging times we are faced with.

Staff is working hard this summer to ensure that Gurmat Center remains a safe and welcoming environment for our students returning in the fall. One way we would like to welcome students, volunteers, and staff back to Gurmat Center is by painting the Gurmat Center basement! Last year we we were able to renovate and paint the Punjabi classroom with the generous support of the Sangat. We hope Sangat can support us with this goal once again! 

Our team is back at Gurmat Center and is working hard with the guidance of BC health authorities to prepare for the safe return of students, volunteers, and staff in September! We thank you for your patience and understanding. 

A new 240 paged colour book containing the beautiful life stories of Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jee will be releasing soon! The book contains never before seen illustrations and is a great story time resource for parents and also a self learning tool for youth. This book has been prepared by Guru Nanak Academy Sevadars and published by Gurmat Studies Foundation, which was founded by Bhai Parminder Singh Ji in 2003.

Our team is back at Gurmat Center and is working hard with the guidance of BC health authorities to prepare for the safe return of students, volunteers, and staff in September! We will continue to follow recommendations from our provincial health officer, the Canadian government and local authorities as we plan for a gradual return to Gurmat Center programs and activities.