Dasmesh Punjabi School

About

Dasmesh Punjabi School is located at 5930 Riverside St, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T7. The school describes offering opportunities for students to excel in academics and sports while promoting language, culture, and faith, and it emphasizes academic achievement, cultural pride, and community strength.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Abbotsford)

Education language: The school states that students receive instruction in English, with weekly Punjabi and French classes in the elementary years (with Kindergarten also including Punjabi and French classes).

Religious affiliation: Dasmesh Punjabi School states it is a Sikh faith-based school and also notes that it welcomes students from all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Grades: K-12

Phone: 604 826-1666

Email: jaspal.dhaliwal@dasmeshschool.com

Principal: Jaspal Singh Dhaliwal

Education Languages

The school states that students receive instruction in English, with weekly Punjabi and French classes in the elementary years (with Kindergarten also including Punjabi and French classes).

Religious Affiliation

Dasmesh Punjabi School states it is a Sikh faith-based school and also notes that it welcomes students from all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Programs and Services

Music Elementary programming includes music as part of the Kindergarten activities. Wellness / mental health The school shares wellness videos led by a certified kundalini yoga instructor and certified counsellor, with a focus on supporting students’ mental health (e.g., yoga, meditation, and controlled breathing). Student support / accessibility The school provides a way to report an accessibility barrier or request support related to accessing programs, buildings, information, or receiving a service/support. School safety / emergency preparedness The school has an Emergency Response Plan and runs regular drills (fire/evacuation, earthquake, shelter-in-place, and lock-down). It also outlines parent-child reunification procedures and guidance for families during emergencies.

School Culture and Expectations

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a safe and healthy environment for quality education and heritage preservation. It highlights core values of Respect, Responsibility, Courage, Service, Empathy, and Integrity. Admissions information also notes the school is looking for students who abide by school principles and are willing to work hard to become good students and better citizens.

Enrollment

Admissions information is posted on the school website. For Kindergarten, the school directs families to pick up an application package from the school office and submit it in person; the site also notes interviews and a waitlist due to high application volume. The school also states it accepts transfer students and offers opportunities for international students (applications accepted for K–9), with region-specific requirements available via the International Student Coordinator email on the admissions page.