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    Key Stage 1

    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