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Objectives: To promote Sikh

heritage.

To meet the needs of the

Sikh Community.

To organise and promotethe learning of Gurbani

and Kirtan.

To lead the Sangat tobecome and remain

Amrit Dhari Sikhs.

To propagate Sikhism by

providing quality religious

services.

To inculcate the practice

of the Sikh way of life.

HighlightsThe Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board

Issue No : 42

Jan/Feb 2010

Inside this issue :

2 Highlights of GuruNanak Dev Jis BirthCelebrations

3 Childrens Party onGuru Nanaks Birthday

VolunteersGet Together

4. Assessment of

Gurmat SangeetStudents

5. A splendid joint effort Co-opted members in

CSGB

6 Mighty Khalsa NeuPC Sikhi for Toddlers

7 Sri Guru Gobind SinghJis Birth Celebration

Bhai Maharaj Singh Jis

Birthday New Year Greetings by

President CSGB

8 Programmes Book of the Month Movie of the Month New CSGB Members

The photograph shows the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board Council members andMr Ernest Low (seated 3rd from left) CEO of SPW Engineering and Construction PTELtd at the Contract signing Ceremony at Central Sikh Temple on 28 Nov 09.

Total Cost : 3.8 Million. Completion date - by 31st Dec 2010

Central Sikh Temple After RenovationMemorial Temple After Renovation

Central Sikh Temple - Sunday, 3 Jan 2010, at 9.30amBhai Maharaj Singh Memorial Temple - Sunday, 17 Jan 2010 at 10:30amAll are welcome to attend the Ceremonies

Be part of our dream of fulfillment ...

Let us fulfill our dreams and aspirations by donating generously. .Cheques should be made payable to Central Sikh Gurdwara Board and

posted to 9, Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 169543.


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Central Sikh Gurdwara Board HighlightsPage 2

Guru Nanak

Dev Jis Birth

CelebrationsHighlights

Jap Ji Sahib Path Mala on 24 Oct at CST.

On 8th Nov 09, 120 inmates of Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital enjoyed a vigorous and captivating bhangra dance and lunch was servered. Mr RanjitSingh Wahla, Vice President Central Sikh Temple, presented the Hospital with a cheque for $ 3600 for the purchase of two hospital beds.

APC: On 1st Nov 09 at Central Sikh Temple came for the celebration and enjoying Guru Ka Langger.

Farm Visit by Elderly: On 7 Nov 09 our Elderly folks had glimpses of the past when they visited thedairy farm.

Enjoying Bhangra dance

Volunteers from CST doing Sewaat meal time at KWS Hospital

Our APC guest got the GiftsEnjoying meal


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Childrens Party onGuru Nanaks Birthday

What can be more beautiful and sacred than celebrating Gurujis birthdaywith children...Children who are known as Rab da Roop.

All these activities in the form of quizzes, jigsaw puzzles, slide shows etc

aimed at the kids learning about the

life and teachings of Guru Nanak

Dev Ji.

The finale as usual was Simran,

recited beautifully to thank God for

all his blessings, thank parents and

the organizers. The treat that fol-

lowed was Chole Bhature , cakes, french-fries, pizza, and Milo. Keeping the

values of our Community and religion alive and flourishing can be achieved

only if the generations to come understand its importance. The efforts made by the Gurdwara is worthy of

appreciation. I am quite sure the children actually look forward to these parties and so do the parents in the hope

of being able to connect their children to their roots. By Anupreet Anand

Volunteers Get TogetherOn 29 Nov 09 atCosta Sands Resort

an annual outing bythe seaside was organ-ised for about 70 vol-unteers who did sewaat Central Sikh Tem-ple, Silat Road SikhTemple and the SikhCentre. This was done

to show our apprecia-tion of their involve-ment in our Or-ganisation

Sewa is an significantaspect of Sikh way oflife. We look forwardfor their continuoussupport and involve-ment in the activities.

Kids Dancing

Enjoying food

Wow! What a view

Parents & Kids

An outing with lots of fun, dancing and enjoyment at the sea side.


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Central Sikh Gurdwara Board HighlightsPage 4Assessment of Gurmat Sangeet Student

By overseas Examiner, Mr Sukhwant Singh, Principal of Gurshabad Sangeet Academy, India

Gurmat Sangeet Academy, Sikh Centreteaches Kirtan to the students, usingthe tabla, harmonium and also otherstring instruments which our Sikh Gu-rus had used during their times . Thestring instruments taught here are Re-bab, Taus,Tanpura,and Dilruba.

Currently there areover 94 students,whose age rangesfrom 5 to 60 years.From 7th Nov to 11thNov 09, a total of 44students wereassessed, and all 44completed sucess-fully.

The Examiners: Bhai Sukwant Singh Ji (centre), Sujit Singh Wasan(right), Jagjit Singh (left)

Youngest to take practical test

On Tabla

Seniors on Dilruba

Seniors on Harmonium

Seniors taking theory test

Mr. Gurcharan Singh Narula,presenting Saropah to Sukwant Singh

Mr Surjit Singhand Bhai Jagjit

Singh giving awayprize to the

JuniorsMr. Surjit Singh Bhai Jagjit Singh

On 11th Nov 09 Trophies and Certificates were presented to thesuccessful students in the Darbar Hall .


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Central Sikh Gurdwara Board HighlightsPage 5A splendid joint effort - Reciting Japji Sahib

Last Class of the year (Childrens Path Class)

14th Nov 09, was the final lesson of the Childrens PaathClass for the year. Both children and parents began streaminginto the auditorium at the Sikh Centre from 1.45pm. The chil-

dren were ready to recite the first 11 pauris of the Jap Ji Sahibthat they had been learning since July, to their parents. Takingtheir seats on the stage, the children from the kindergartensand primary schools wowed their parents with their impecca-ble pronunciation and melodious recital.

A surprise quiz ! Thus ended the session for the year - chil-dren gleaming with what they had showcased to their parentsandteachers. Parents were proud to know that their children knew so much about their religion and theteachers were thrilled at theirstudents performance! By Harminder Kaur

Stay tuned to next years Sikhi for the Young.Especially designed for kindergarten and primary school children.

Your first step towards the making of a Sikhi enlightenedchild !

Nikke Khalse: A Course for Kindergarten ChildrenCommencing 16 Jan (Sat) 2010, 1.45pm - 2.45pm, Level 3 Sikh Centre.

Fateh: A Course for Lower Primary ChildrenCommencing 16 Jan (Sat) 2010, 1.45pm - 2.45pm, Level 4 Sikh Centre.

Chardi Kala: A Course for Upper Primary ChildrenCommencing 17 Jan (Sun) 2010, 10am - 11am, Level 4 Sikh Centre.

Special PackageIf you attend any one of the above Sikhi classes, you will receive 30% discount in the fees of ourTae-kwon-do Classes at Sikh Centre for 6 Month.

Co-opted members in Central Sikh Gurdwara Board

Gursevak SinghHead Granthi

(CST)

Kuldeep SinghLanggar

Sewadar (SRST)

Farewell

Central Sikh Gurdwara Board welcomes the co-opted members, Mr Kawal Pal Singh, MrKaram Jeet Singh and Mr Piarah Singh Bhangi who will serve in the CST ManagementCommittee and Mr Amarjit Singh who will serve in the SRST Management Committee. We lookforward to their active participations and contributions.

Central Sikh Gurdwara Board bids farewell toGursevak Singh (Central Sikh Temple) and

Kuldeep Singh (Silat Road Sikh Temple). Both hadserved with a lot of devotion and earned much re-spect from the Management Committees as well asthe Sangat. Central Sikh Gurdwara Board wishes

them success in their future endeavours.


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Central Sikh Gurdwara Board HighlightsPage 6Childrens Programme

Mighty Khalsa is a fortnightly Sunday programme where childrenMighty Khalsa is a fortnightly Sunday programme where children

between the age of 4 to 12 years are imbibed in Sikhi values.between the age of 4 to 12 years are imbibed in Sikhi values.Month & Date Value GuruJan - 10 & 24 Endurance Gobind

Feb - 7 & 21 Respect/ Obedience Har Rai/ Angad

Mar - 7 & 21 Saint Soldier/ Fearlessness Har Gobind/ Tegh Bahadur

April - 4 & 18 Vesakhi Gobind

May - 2 Accepting Gods Will Arjan

May - 16 Service (Sewa) Amar Das

May - 30 Service (Sewa) Har Krishen

Time:

10am - 12 noon

Venue:

Mini Darbar

Level 2,

Sikh Centre

SIKHI FOR TODDLERSLearn Sikhi through a fun and creative way. You will

enjoy a variety of meaningful experience to enable

your children learn best.

Age Group Time Day

2 to 3 yrs 10.30am to 11.30am Saturday (Every fortnight)

3 to 4 yrs 9.30am to 10.30am Saturday (Every fortnight)

Month & Date

Jan - 9 & 23

Feb - 6 & 20

March - 6 & 20

April - 3 & 17l

May - 8 & 22Venue: Level 2 Sikh Centre

For registration, Call Sikh Centre at 6327 2007 / 05

Qualifying Criteria

a) Applicants must be Singaporean orPermanent Resident

b) Gross monthly household incomemust not exceed S$2,400 or S$500per capita

c) If a household member is perma-nently disabled income must notexceed $700 per capita

How to apply? Submit the following documents.-NRIC/Birth Certificate

-Photocopies of the following documents

a) Income Tax assessment form CPF monthly statements; or certi-fied true-copy of monthly pay-slip

b) for Self-Employed persons Income Tax assessment form; orCPF monthly statements

-Photocopies of the Applicants or applicantshousehold members Student Smart Card or Matriculation Card

New

Intake


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Chaupe Sahib Path Larri - 2nd Jan at 10.30am to 7pm

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jis BirthdayCelebrations at Central Sikh Temple

3 Jan to 5 Jan 2010

Sri Akhand Paath Sahib Ji

Arambh - 3 Jan at 8.30amGround Breaking Ceremony - 3 Jan at 9.30 amNishan Sahib Salaami - 3 Jan at 10.00amKirtan Darbar - 5 Jan at 8.30am to 12.30pm

Bhai Maharaj Singh Jis BirthdayCelebrations at Silat Road Sikh Temple15 Jan to 17 Jan 2010

Sri Akhand Paath Sahib Ji

Arambh - 15 Jan at 8.30amBhog - 17 Jan at 8.30amKirtan Darbar - 17 Jan at 9am to 12.30pm

Katha by our Hazori JatheHow Bhai Maharaj Singh Ji adopted and practiced thecore values set out by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Day & Date - Sun 10 Jan 2010, Bhai Jagjit Singh at 7.30pm to 8pmDay & Date - Sun 17 Jan 2010, Bhai Dilbagh Singh Ji at 7.30pm to 8pm

Wisheseach and every member of the Sikh Community

With Guru Jis Blessing we look forward to fulfilling our dreams andaspirations in the coming New Year


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Silat Road Gurdwara

Pooranmashi

Saturday, 30 Jan

4.30 pm9.00 pm

Sangrand ( Magh )

Wednesday 13 Jan6.00 am8.00 am

Simran SadhanaEvery Thu, 6:00 am to 7:30 am

& 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMonday 6:30 - 7:30 am & Friday 6:30 - 7:30 am

Raag Darbar(Performance by Gurmat Sangeet Students)

27 Jan & 24 Feb, Wed

7.30 pm to 8 pm

Movie of the Month

New MembersCentral Sikh Gurdwara Board welcomes the following new members

1. Mitherpal Singh Riar 2. Haripreet Singh Riar

3. Ishwarpal Singh Grewal 4. Jaspal Singh Grewal

5. Jaskiran Kaur Grewal (Junior) 6. Parveen Kaur Grewal (Junior)

7. Inderjeet Singh 8. Arvinderjit Kaur

9. Harjit Kaur 10. S Tarlochan Singh Gill

11. Associate Member Arjun Samtawi

Central Sikh Gurdwara Board Highlights

Ucha-Dar Babe Nanak DaSunday, 10 Jan

Level 7, Sikh Centre

2pm to 4pm

Sikh Centre

On Going Courses 2010

Sikhism 101, 4 Feb(New Course)

Thursday

Jap Ji Sahib, 9 JanSaturday, 10.30am to 11.30am

Salok Sahaskriti, 9 JanSaturday, 12.15pm to 1.15pm

Nikke Khalse / Fatheh, 16 JanSaturday, 1.45pm to 2.45pm

Chardi Kala, 17 JanSunday, 10am to 11am

Gurmukhi, 8 JanFriday, 7pm to 8pm

Gurmat Sangeet Classes

Tuesday - Sunday

Tae-Kwon-Do

Saturday, 1:45 pm to 2:45 pmand 2.45pm to 3.45pm

Mighty Khalsa10, 24 Jan & 7, 21 Feb

Sunday, 10:30am to 12:00pm

Sikhi for Toddlers9, 23 Jan & 6, 20 Feb

Saturday, 10am to 11am

Creative Writing P1, P2,P3 &P4English, Math's & Science

Sunday, 12.30pm to 3.30pm8 Session

Phonics for KidsSunday, 11am to 12pm,

8 Sessions

Sec1 & Sec 4, English & MathsSaturday, 2pm to 4pm,

8 Sessions

O Level English TuitionSaturday, 2pm to 4pm

8 Sessions

Punjabi K1 & K2 TuitionSunday, 4.pm to 5pm,

8 Sessions

IT ClassSunday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm,

Fee $10, 8 Sessions

Basic ConversationalMandarin Class

Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.45pm

Book of the MonthRitualism and Its

Rejection In SikhismBy Surindar Singh Kohli

This Book is a valuable critique on the anti-ritualistic

premises of Sikhism. The author profusely quotes

from the original text of Guru Granth Sahib. He also

warns about the Brahmanic rituals creeping in the

present Sikh practice and helps the reader to iden-

tify the true path shown by the Great Gurus.

Wadda Gurdwara

Pooranmashi

Saturday 30 Jan , 6.45 pm to 8.15 pm

Sangrand ( Magh )

Wednesday 13 Jan , 7.00 am to 9.0 0am

Weekly Simran DiwanEvery Sat, 8:45 am to 9.45 am

Full Asa Di Vaar Kirtan

Very first Sunday of the month6.30 am to 8.20am

Sukhmani Sahib

Every Wednesday, 1.30 pm to 4. am

Raag Darbar(Performance by Gurmat Sangeet Students)

24 Jan & 28 Feb, Sun, 7 pm to 8 pm

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