Punjabi Language (5-11)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Punjabi Language Program is a four-year course offered as an alternative to French to meet curriculum second language requirements. Students begin their study of Punjabi in Grade 5 and remain in the program for grades 6 and 7. Students are expected to stay in the program through grade 8. The course is based on the B.C. Punjabi as a Second Language curriculum and is taught by a teacher fluent in Punjabi.
Elementary Punjabi will be offered at the following schools pending community interest. Students from neighbouring schools may also register if space is available.
Elementary Punjabi Locations:
| City Centre | Panorama/Sullivan | Newton/Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Green Timbers Elementary 8824 - 144 Street Phone: 604-588-5961 Email: greentimbers@surreyschools.ca | Beaver Creek Elementary 6505 - 123 A Street Phone: 604-572-6911 Email: beavercreek@surreyschools.ca | Chimney Hill Elementary 14755 - 74 Avenue Phone: 604-592-2913 Email: chimneyhill@surreyschools.ca Newton Elementary 13359 - 81 Avenue Phone: 604-596-8621 Email: newton@surreyschools.ca Strawberry Hill Elementary 7633 - 124 Street Phone: 604-596-5533 Email: strawberryhill@surreyschools.ca T.E. Scott Elementary 7079 - 148 Street Phone: 604-596-0357 Email: tescott@surreyschools.ca |
For more information on Punjabi programs, please contact the schools or Priority Practices (Languages Department) at:
Phone: 604-595-5325
E-mail: ci-office@surreyschools.ca
Punjabi 8
Grade 8 students can choose to attend Enver Creek Secondary, Frank Hurt Secondary, Princess Margaret Secondary or Tamanawis Secondary for their Grade 8 Punjabi Language Course.
Grade 8 Punjabi Locations:
| City Centre | Panorama/Sullivan | Newton/Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Enver Creek Secondary 14505 - 84 Avenue Phone: 604-543-8149 Email: envercreek@surreyschools.ca | Tamanawis Secondary 12600 - 66 Avenue Phone: 604-597-5234 Email: tamanawis@surreyschools.ca | Frank Hurt Secondary 13940 -77 Avenue Phone: 604-590-1311 Email: frankhurt@surreyschools.ca Princess Margaret Secondary 12870 - 72 Avenue Phone: 604-594-5458 Email: princessmargaret@surreyschools.ca |
For more information on Punjabi programs, please contact the schools or Priority Practices (Languages Department) at:
Phone: 604-595-5325
E-mail: ci-office@surreyschools.ca
Punjabi Secondary Programs
Eight high schools in Surrey offer senior Punjabi courses. Punjabi 11 (not Intro Punjabi 11) meets the language requirement for entrance into some universities.
Secondary Punjabi Locations:
| City Centre | Panorama/Sullivan | Newton/Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Enver Creek Secondary 14505 - 84 Avenue Phone: 604-543-8149 Email: envercreek@surreyschools.ca L.A. Matheson Secondary 9484 - 122 Street Phone: 604-588-3418 Email: lamatheson@surreyschools.ca Queen Elizabeth Secondary 9457 King George Boulevard Phone: 604-588-1258 Email: queenelizabeth@surreyschools.ca | Panorama Ridge Secondary 13220 - 64 Avenue Phone: 604-595-8890 Email: panoramaridge@surreyschools.ca Sullivan Heights Secondary 6248 - 144 Street Phone: 604-543-8749 Email: sullivanheights@surreyschools.ca Tamanawis Secondary 12600 - 66 Avenue Phone: 604-597-5234 Email: tamanawis@surreyschools.ca | Frank Hurt Secondary 13940 -77 Avenue Phone: 604-590-1311 Email: frankhurt@surreyschools.ca Princess Margaret Secondary 12870 - 72 Avenue Phone: 604-594-5458 Email: princessmargaret@surreyschools.ca |
For more information on Punjabi programs, please contact the schools or Priority Practices (Languages Department) at:
Phone: 604-595-5325
E-mail: ci-office@surreyschools.ca
