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1995 to 2025

Thirty years of free Saturday classes

In 2025 Sai School turned 30. We marked it with a Hanuman Chalisa morning on Sunday 4 May 2025, bringing together pupils, families, alumni and friends. This page collects moments from those years: awards, letters, performances and the causes our pupils have supported.

Founded 1995Registered charity 1089487Run by volunteers
Pupils on stage at the 10th anniversary show in Wembley
30 yearsof free Saturday classes, 1995 to 2025
Every Saturdayin term time, taught by volunteers
5 valuestruth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence
Every faithwelcome, and always free
Milestones

Three decades, year by year

2025

With the Mayor of Harrow

A proud moment for our pupils with the Mayor of Harrow.

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2017

Music talent show

Pupils performed what they had learned in their music classes, including our Saturday tabla class.

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2015

20th anniversary at Watford Colosseum

On Sunday 5 July 2015 we celebrated 20 years with traditional and contemporary music and dance at Watford Colosseum, alongside the charities our pupils support. Thank you to everyone who made it happen, and to our sponsors.

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2005

10th anniversary show in Wembley

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2004

Performing for Her Majesty the Queen

Pupils performed for Her Majesty the Queen during her visit to Harrow.

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Recognition

Awards, letters and invitations

Awards over the years

Certificates and awards presented to Sai School, its volunteers and its pupils.

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Letters from Her Majesty The Queen

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Diana Awards for our young people

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Sai youths at Buckingham Palace and Vedas pupils at the Houses of Parliament

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Giving back

Service is part of the timetable

Every year pupils run collections and service projects. Here are a few.

Food donations with Akshaya Patra, 2022

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Food drive during Covid, 2020

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Save our Oceans

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Diwali for early years, St Albans food bank and Remembrance Day refreshments

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In the press

Features and newsletters

Change makers

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Future generations

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Black History Month

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Indian soldiers, John Lyon School and a write-up by our founder

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I joined Sai School at age 7. Now as a volunteer, I give back to the next generation.
R. Patel, former pupil and volunteer

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