Gujarati Classes

About Gujarati Class

The temple runs weekly Gujarati school classes for children in the community. It is volunteer-run and operates intending to share and pass on the Gujarati language and culture onto future generations in Australia.

Enrolment Information

Eligibility: Children aged 6-18 years.

Fee: $50 per annum

Availability: You can enrol online or at the temple between November 2023 and January 2024 for the school year starting 2024. Mid-year intakes are currently not accepted.

Class Timings

Classes are held every Saturday from 9.30 am – 11.30 am during normal school term dates. There are 4 terms – each consisting of 10 weeks.

Contact Us

Phone: +61 424 223 932

Email: [email protected]

Address: 211 Marshall Rd, Bennett Springs, WA 6063

School Board

Principal Role – Pushpaben Bhudia

Sub Coordinator – Laljibhai Hirani

Administrator – Kavitaben Varsani

Safety Officer – Miteshbhai Halai

Teacher Support Officer – Manjulaben Halai

Bhavishaben Mayani- Parent representative

History

In July 2010, the Gujarati school was first started due to the requests and support of parents at the residence of Bharatbhai Dabasia. The children were not only taught how to speak and read Gujarati but also get an understanding for our culture, festivals and religion through fun activities, plays, stories and the singing of shloks and poems.

As interest in the community grew, the Gujarati school was moved to the Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth Complex. At one point, older students had also begun to join in to be able to read our scriptures in Gujarati.

Great improvements have been seen in students of all ages as we ended another great year. The combined help of parents and volunteers was greatly appreciated and necessary in the successful running of the school. It’s this support from the community that makes all the difference.