different cultures, faiths and traditions. This means that our local education service must reflect the cultural and religious composition of our community and also respond to the wishes of local parents on the nature of the education they wish to provide to their children.

Guru Nanak College was founded in 1993 to meet these challenges. It succeeded as a direct result of the dedication and hard work of Baba Ji, Mr Sandhu (Headteacher) all the staff, its Governors, parents and of course its students.

Prior to my election in 1997 I gave my commitment to the parents that I would do all I could to assist the College in gaining the recognition and financial support from the Government which it deserved. I am so pleased that the Government recognised the excellent service the College provided to our community and subsequently backed this commitment with resources so that the change of status to voluntary aided school was achieved in September 1999.

We are now set fair for an exciting future at the School. Rest assured that I will continue to work hard to support the School and enable it to go from strength to strength.