SAN JOSE CA: A successful Khalsa school has been at Sikh Gurdwara Sahib since 1989. Now after five years there are 140-150 “children enrolled in the school. “Every week after regular diwan at the Gurdwara the main hall is used from 2-4 p.m. School children are taught Punjabi
(Gurmukhi) and Sikhism in 11 separate groups there is one separate class to teach Kirtan The 11 teachers are all dedicated volunteers. During the break time children are served with free refreshments from the Gurdwara Sahib. Children’s enthusiasm for the school and discipline are exemplary. S. Mohinder Singh Kohli (Retd. Assistant Director Post & Telegraph in India) Dr. Gurinder Pal Singh a scientist at 1.B.M. and S. Rajinder Singh who is also secretary of Gurdwara are the main organizers of school along with the 11 volunteer teachers
S Jit Singh Baniwal President of Gurdwara Sahib has very high regards and affection for all the teachers and students San Jose parents also take a keen interest and provide inspiration to their children.
San Jose Gurdwara Sahib has five address of land in the middle of the city. A new building has yet to be constructed. S Baniwal wants to see a regular Khalsa school also as part of Gurdwara Sahib in future The World Sikh News correspondent was highly impressed by the voluntary efforts of sangat members in every field at this Gurdwara Sahib We are also happy to note that all Khalsa school teachers have become our subscribers.
Article extracted from this publication >> May 20, 1994
