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Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Key Stage 1 Curriculum Overview

 
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Year 1
Big Picture

Two Pauris of Japji Sahib

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion and his family members.

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.

Life story of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Sikh Helpline - Giani Sukha Singh

Bandi Chhorh Divas - Giani Sukha Singh
Three Pauris of Japji Sahib

Stories on Guru Nanak Dev Ji from childhood.

Langar system- how Langar was started

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and chaar sahibzaade

Guru Nanak dev ji 20 rupees (Sacha Shoda) spent to feed the hungry sants Sikh History (stories) in
Four Pauree of Japji Sahib

Sikh National Anthem:-Deh Shiva- first part of the shabad

Contributions of the 1st to 5th Guru Ji to the world.

Religious symbols:- similarities and differences between the Gurdwara and other places of worship.

Golden Temple

6 Main Religions information.docx
Four Pauri of Japji Sahib

Sikh National Anthem-Deh Shiva shabad

Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Introduction to the story of Vaisakhi (Birth of Khalsa). Why do Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi?

Introduction to the 5Ks and the ‘Amrit Sanchar Ceremony’.

Understand how the Khalsa was formed

Birth of Khalsa | Vaisakhi Story | Sikh History Animation | Sikh Stories- SikhNet.com
Five Pauris of Japji Sahib

The 3 principles of Sikhism - Naam Japna, Kirt Karna and Vand Chhakna

Focus on teachings through Sakhis and how to apply these values in real life.

Dasvand- 1/ 10 earning /Daan- Hinduism/ Zakat- Islam

What Are The 3 Golden Rules Of Sikhism |SIKHISM
Five Pauris of Japji Sahib

Historic Gurdwaras:- Gurdwara Sri Harmandir Sahib, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Gurdwara Sri Hazoor Sahib, Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib
Meditation

Japji Sahib | Read Along | Bhai Gurpreet Singh Shimla Wale | Learn Gurbani | Soothing | Relaxing
SHARE Values: Humility
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali & Christianity: Christmas
SHARE Values: Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values: Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Worship places, holy books, founders
SHARE Values: Equality
Multi-Faith Link- Christianity: Easter
SHARE Values: Seva/ Respect/ Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Daswand, Zakat, Charities
SHARE Values: Seva/ Respect/ Equality
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: worship places

Year 2
Big Picture

6th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion and his family members.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji- Sikh Values.

Friendship – Bhai Bala/Bhai Mardana

Significance of Diwali/Bandi Chhorh and Christmas.

Life story of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Sikh Helpline - Giani Sukha Singh
7 th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji - Be thankful, honest and the importance of forgiveness.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and chaar sahibzaade


What Are The 3 Golden Rules Of Sikhism |SIKHISM
8th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji and Guru Ram Das Ji – Selfless sewa of 2nd, 3rd, 4th Guru Ji.

Religious symbols Similarities and differences between the Gurdwara and other places of worship.

https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Ten_Sikh_Gurus
9th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh Ji- Panj Pyare

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’.


Birth of Khalsa | Vaisakhi Story | Sikh History Animation | Sikh Stories- SikhNet.com
10th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Guru Arjan Dev Ji,

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

Role of Akal Takht, Miri Piri.

Guru Har Rai Ji




https://youtu.be/4R7jc3HPo9o
6th – 10th Pauri of Japji Sahib

Guru Harkrishan Ji (Selfless Seva)

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Importance of Naam Japna, Vand Shakna and Kirat Karna.


https://youtu.be/qhxFjTLw_Iw

https://youtu.be/lPWrv0kEoW8
SHARE Values: Respect, Equality and Humility
Multi-Faith Link- Hinduism: Diwali & Christianity: Christmas
SHARE Values: Respect, Equality and Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Founders, Sacrifices
SHARE Values: Seva, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Worship places, holy books, founders
SHARE Values: Respect, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- Major religious events: Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Ramadan, Eid
SHARE Values: Respect, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Beliefs, Sacrifices
SHARE Values: Seva, Equality, Humility
Multi-Faith Link- All Religions: Beliefs, Sacrifices