Gurukool

14/05/2026

Girmit Day is not just history — it is memory, sacrifice, and the heartbeat of our identity.”
“We honour them by remembering, by rising, by continuing their story."

08/05/2026

Celebrating the beautiful spirit of motherhood this Sunday at GuruKool! 💖
Join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, fun games, and precious bonding moments as we honour all the amazing mums in our community.

Bring your whānau, bring your smiles, and let’s make memories together 🌼✨

📅 Sunday, 10 May
⏰ 2 PM
📍 455 Hagley Avenue, Ōtautahi
📞 029 772 0636

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your little ones 💕
Happy Mother’s Day in advance!

27/03/2026

Our Gurukool whānau is gathering this Sunday for a beautiful session on “Ram’s Life”, a story-filled afternoon where children explore values, courage, kindness, and the timeless lessons from Shri Ram.

🕒 Class Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Gurukool, Christchurch

🌟 Holiday Break Notice
Gurukool will be closed for two weeks for the Easter break and school holidays:

Sunday 5 April – Closed (Easter)

Sunday 12 April – Closed (School Holidays)

We reopen on Sunday 19 April with our next session: Family Faith.

🌱 New Students Welcome
We love seeing our community grow. New students are warmly welcome to join us, whether you’re exploring culture, language, or simply looking for a friendly learning space, our doors are open.

12/03/2026

This Sunday at GuruKool… it’s UNITY DAY!
We’re celebrating Unity Week NZ and learning how to use kind, powerful emotional words to make everyone feel included.

Fun activities • Big feelings • Bright cultures • Happy hearts
Let’s learn, share, and spread kindness together.

Every culture shines. Every child belongs.
See you Sunday!

06/03/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day with our beautiful community at Sanatan Hall.
An evening of devotion, performances, and the spirit of Devi Shakti ✨

14/02/2026

⚠️ महत्वपूर्ण सूचना – पानी उबालकर ही पिएं
Christchurch के New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui और Southshore क्षेत्रों में पानी के एक सैंपल में total coliforms पाए जाने के बाद Council ने boil water notice जारी किया है। यह बैक्टीरिया पर्यावरण में आम होते हैं, लेकिन पानी में इनकी मौजूदगी संभावित संक्रमण का संकेत देती है। इसलिए अगली सूचना तक पीने, खाना बनाने, दाँत साफ करने, बर्तन धोने और बर्फ बनाने के लिए उबला हुआ पानी ही इस्तेमाल करें। पानी को उबालना पर्याप्त है; यदि उबालना संभव न हो तो बोतलबंद पानी का उपयोग करें। Council की टीमें कारण की जाँच कर रही हैं और तब तक यह चेतावनी लागू रहेगी। निवासियों को टेक्स्ट अलर्ट भेजे गए हैं, और सभी से अनुरोध है कि यह जानकारी अपने पड़ोसियों और समुदाय तक पहुँचाएँ

Residents and visitors to areas of New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui and Southshore are being advised to boil their water until further notice after a sample within the zone was found to be contaminated.

14/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Volunteer Expo. Whether you came to explore volunteering opportunities, stopped by to say hello, or supported our fundraising efforts for GuruKool, we are truly grateful. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and community spirit made the day something special.
We loved meeting so many wonderful people, sharing stories, and celebrating the power of volunteering. Every conversation and every donation helps us continue creating meaningful multicultural learning opportunities for young people and families.
A special thank you to Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre and Volunteering Canterbury for hosting and leading this incredible event. Your support brings our community together in such meaningful ways.

Events like today remind us how strong and welcoming our community is when we come together with open hearts.
Ngā mihi nui,

12/02/2026

🌱🫘 Hey GuruKool Super Chefs! Ready for a yummy challenge? 🇮🇳✨
Children’s University has an awesome World Pulses Day activity — and it’s ONLINE, so it’s easy‑peasy lemon‑squeezy! 🍋😄
In Indian homes, pulses like dal, chana, rajma, moong are total superheroes — tasty, healthy, and planet‑friendly. Now it’s your turn to make them shine!
Your mission:
👀 Find fun facts about pulses
🍛 Pick your favourite meal
🔄 Make a “Pulse Power” version using lentils, beans, or chickpeas
📊 Compare the two
📸 Upload it on the Portal and earn 1 hour in your Passport to Learning
Let’s see which GuruKool kid becomes the next Pulse Power Chef!
Dal lovers, chole champions, rajma rockstars… show us your magic! ⭐

🌱 World Pulses Day Challenge: Pulse Power Recipe Swap! 🌱

Ready to become a Pulse Power Chef? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Today’s mission is all about discovering the magic of pulses like lentils, beans, and chickpeas 🫘 and giving your favourite meal a healthy twist!

🔍 Step 1: Discover
Find 2–3 facts about pulses. Why are they good for your health and the planet? 🌍

🍝 Step 2: Choose your meal
Pick a meal you love (think spaghetti bolognese, nachos, or a sandwich).

🔄 Step 3: Recipe Swap!
Create two recipes using your favourite meal:
• Recipe 1: Write down the original recipe (ingredients + steps). 📖
• Recipe 2: Create a Pulse Swap version by adding or replacing something with lentils, beans, or chickpeas 🫘✨
(Need ideas? Peek in a cookbook or ask someone for inspiration!)

📊 Step 4: Compare
Make a comparison table for both recipes including:
• Cost of ingredients 💰
• Time to make ⏱️
• Taste 😋

🏆 Which recipe wins for your home? Write down your reasons!

📸 Step 5: Share
Snap a photo of your recipes and comparison table, then upload them on the Portal.
📘 Earn 1 hour in your Passport to Learning!
Let’s see who can make pulses the star of the plate ⭐🫘

05/02/2026

Today, we reflect on Waitangi Day — a time to honour the partnership between Māori and the Crown, acknowledge our shared history, and celebrate the diverse communities that make Aotearoa home.

It’s a moment to deepen our understanding of the values that guide us: whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, kotahitanga — connection, care, and unity.

At GuruKool, we believe learning grows stronger when we explore it together.
During our Sunday class, we’ll be looking at how Te Tiriti o Waitangi continues to shape our lives today, and what it means for us as a multicultural community here in Ōtautahi.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone marking this day in their own meaningful way.
He waka eke noa — we are all in this together.

03/02/2026

Our World Hindi Day celebration looked absolutely stunning this year and we owe a massive thank you to Simon’s Event & Styling for bringing the magic to life.

From elegant traditional touches to vibrant modern elements, Simon’s incredible range of styles transformed our space beautifully. His creativity, attention to detail, and thoughtful ideas elevated the entire event and made the celebration truly special for our community.

We’re so grateful for his talent and partnership.
Simon, you helped make World Hindi Day 2026 shine!