Gujarati School and Ghanshyam Baal Kendra Re-Opening

We are pleased to announce that Gujarati School and Baal Kendra will reopen from 5^th September 2020. Due to the ongoing pandemic, there will be changes to the normal operation of the School to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. As a result, the re-opening will be in a phased manner, for both start dates & times. For further information on the start times and operational changes, please download the letters using the buttons below, or you can email us at gujaratischool@shreeswaminarayan.org.uk.

Gujarati School Ghanshyam Baal Kendra

START DATES:

Saturday 5th September:

Gujarati School - reopens for new admissions to Ankodi class only. If you have already sent an admission form thank you. Class times are 4.30 to 6.30pm.

Baal Kendra - reopens only for all existing children (Years 1 & 2 – 4.45 to 6.45pm). No new admissions on this day.

Saturday 12th September:

Gujarati School - reopens for all students (see Gujarati School Letter for timings by class).

Baal Kendra - we will start taking new admissions (Reception children – 5-7pm) but start dates will be staggered and advised individually to parents (see letter for more details)

Sunday 13th September:

Adult Gujarati Classes and English classes will restart from this date (4 to 6pm)

GCSE Gujarati Results 2020

Jay Shree Swaminarayan

Congratulations to all candidates who received a GCSE Gujarati grade this year. It was yet another excellent set of results, which included two 9 grades (equivalent of A**), one 8 grade (equivalent of A*), and five 7 grades (equivalent of A). Well done to all the candidates and thank you for your hard work in maintaining the high standards we look to achieve at the School.

To view this years results please click here.

On behalf of all the staff at SSTW Gujarati School, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.

Mandir Reopening

Jay Shree Swaminarayan

In relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Temple has been monitoring governmental guidelines and as the situation has evolved, necessary protective measures in the interest of health and safety have been implemented.

Considering the new Government guidelines for places of worship, we will be opening for darshan only at the below times from Sunday 5th July 2020, in a manner that is safe and in line with social distancing guidelines. Whilst the Government has permitted places of worship to open, we are taking extra precautions for the safety of all our visitors.

We will be open for darshan only and thaal at the following times:
Monday - Friday:
7am - 9am
6pm - 8pm. Aarti at 6.30pm

Saturday:
7am - 9am
5pm - 7pm. Aarti at 5.30pm

Sunday:
7am - 9am
4pm - 6pm. Aarti at 4.30pm

Devotees can stay for the duration of aarti if they wish to.

All visitors are required to sanitise hands before entering sabha hall and to bring and wear masks whilst in the mandir. Please maintain social distance and avoid interaction with pujaris. There will be a box on both mens and ladies side for any drop off of offerings.

Sitting at mandir, dandvat pranam , panchang pranam is not allowed. Please use the markings in sabha hall to maintain social distancing whilst praying. If you need more time to carry out niyam mala/prayers please use the back rows, so others can continue darshan in the front.

45th Patotsav