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Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Key Stage 2 Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 2 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Year 3
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11th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Learning about Guru Angad Dev Ji’s service and devotion to Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Guru Angad Sahib Ji and King Humayun.

Invention of Gurmukhi- spreading education

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.
12th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Learning about the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji through Sakhis.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and Chaar Sahibzaade
13th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Contribution of to Sikh nation

Pangat/ Sangat

How the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji were spread by Sikh preachers.
14th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Ram Das Ji

Places of worship

Vaisakhi/Chaar Sahibzaade, 5K’s:- Introduction to the story of Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa). Why do Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, 5Ks and the ‘Amrit Sanchar Ceremony’
15th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Ram Das Ji and Gaddi to Guru Arjan Dev Ji
16th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Sikh warriors
SHARE Values: Humility, Obedience
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali & Christianity: Christmas
SHARE Values: Respect, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values: Equality, Service
Multi-Faith Link-
SHARE Values: Equality, Service
Multi-Faith Link- Christianity: Easter
SHARE Values: Self Sacrifice
Multi-Faith Link-
SHARE Values: Self Sacrifice
Multi-Faith Link-

Year 4
Big Picture

17th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Ardas- learning the pronunciation of Ardas and understanding the meaning of it

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.
18th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Learning about Sikh values through the Sakhis of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and Chaar Sahibzaade
19th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Learning about Guru Arjan Dev Ji
20th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji/ Miri Piri/ Akal Takht

Vaisakhi/Chaar Sahibzaade, 5K’s:- Introduction to the story of Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa). Why do Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, 5Ks and the ‘Amrit Sanchar Ceremony’.
21st/22nd Pauree of Japji Sahib

Sakhis from Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji’s life.

Battles by Guru HarGobind Sahib Ji
23rd Pauree of Japji Sahib

Sakhis from Guru Har Rai sahib Ji’s life
SHARE Values:- Equality/ Life Values
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali & Christianity: Christmas
SHARE Values:- Self Sacrifice/ Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values:- Self Sacrifice/ Equality
Multi-Faith Link-
SHARE Values:- Humility/ Justice
Multi-Faith Link- Christianity: Easter
SHARE Values:- Equality/ Humility
Multi-Faith Link-
SHARE Values:-Equality/ Humility
Multi-Faith Link-

Year 5
Big Picture

24th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Har Krishan Ji

Selfless sewa

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.
25th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Life changing moments - Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and chaar sahibzaade
26th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Gobind Rai’s Journey to Guruship

https://youtu.be/12wbmL8Zx5Q
27th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Contribution of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a son, religious leader and a poet.

Vaisakhi/Chaar Sahibzaade, 5K’s:- Introduction to the story of Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa). Why do Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, 5Ks and the ‘Amrit Sanchar Ceremony’.
28th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Sakhis from Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s life
29th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Role of Sikh women in Sikhism:- Bibi Nanaki/ Bibi Bhani Ji/ Mai Bhago Ji/ Mata Sundari Ji/ Mata Gujri Ji

SHARE Values- E- Equality
SHARE Values: Seva
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali &
Christianity:- Christmas
SHARE Values:Self Sacrifice/ Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values: Seva, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Religious Leaders
SHARE Values: Seva, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- Christianity: Easter
SHARE Values: Seva, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Religious Leaders
SHARE Values:- Seva, Equality,
Multi-Faith Link- Mother Teresa, Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp

Year 6
Big Picture

30-31st Pauree of Japji Sahib

Teachings through Sakhis of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Importance of charity in Sikhism.

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.
32nd Pauree of Japji Sahib

Udasis of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

To know about the timeline and states visited by Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and chaar sahibzaade
33-34th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh Ji/ values

To learn about the courage and character of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Sacrifice
35th/ 36th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Historic Gurdwaras

Vaisakhi/Chaar Sahibzaade, 5K’s:- Introduction to the story of Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa). Why do Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, 5Ks and the ‘Amrit Sanchar Ceremony’.
37th/ 38th Pauree of Japji Sahib

Three principles of Sikhism:- How to adapt them in real life- examples from daily life
Salok of Japji Sahib

Historical background / importance of Takhats
SHARE Values: Life values
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali & All Religions: Charity work
SHARE Values: Life values, Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values:- Seva, Equality, Humility, Justice
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Religious Leaders
SHARE Values:- Seva, Equality, Humility, Justice
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Worship places, holy books, founders, religious events
SHARE Values:- Life values, Seva,
Multi-Faith Link-
SHARE Values:- Life values, Holy Pilgrimages
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Worship places