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    Key Stage 2

    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
    Big Picture

    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