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Judaism

During November pupils studied various aspects of Judaism in one week. Each year the pupils learn how their Jewish sisters and brothers live and what they believe as the theme develops.Below is a breakdown of the areas covered by each year group. We were extremely fortunate to welcome Eric Cohen (a Jewish consultant) who enriched and developed the children’s learning in this topic.
Age Group
Theme
Topic
Look
Learning Outcomes
Respect
Early years N/R
Special days/ritual objects
Hanukkah (Chanukah) The feast of lights
There are special days
Hanukkah. The story of the oil lamp in the Temple
God cares for his people
Year 1 FS 1
Stories
Abraham and Moses
We all have stories
stories Abraham and Moses, leaders of the Jewish people
How God led the Jewish people
Year 2 FS 2
Prayer/home
Shabbat
Families gather
Shabbat
Shabbat the day for God, the day of rest
Year 3
Places for worship
The synagogue
There are special places
The synagogue
The importance of the synagogue
Year 4
Holy Books
The Torah
Books are important
The Torah
The importance of the Torah
Year 5
Beliefs and festivals
Pesach
There are times for remembering
Pesach
God cares for his people
Year 6
Belonging and values
Yom Kippur
Making a new start
Yom Kippur
The value of atonement

Year 5 learning about Judaism and understanding why Jewish people celebrate Passover.

Sikhism

In Summer term pupils will study various aspects of Sikhism in one week.  Sikhism is the 5th largest world religion.  Below is a breakdown of the areas covered by each year group.

Age Group
Theme
Topic
Look
Learning Outcomes
Respect
Early years N/R
Special days/ritual objects
Recognising Sikhs
Special clothes and sharing
Sikhs’ dress Prasad, Diwali
Sikhs share with everyone
Year 1 FS 1
Stories
Guru Nanak
Enjoy stories
Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak was a wise teacher
Year 2 FS 2
Prayer/home
Sikh daily life
Our families
Sikh daily life
Family life and prayer is important for Sikhs
Year 3
Places for worship
Gurdwara, langar Amritsar
Welcoming people
The gurdwara
Special places of worship for Sikhs
Year 4
Holy Books
Guru Granth Sahib
Important books
Guru Granth Sahib and the Gurus
The gurus guide and teach the Sikhs
Year 5
Beliefs and festivals
Baisakhi, the Khalsa, Mool Mantra
Belonging to a group
The Khalsa. One God
The Khalsa show the Sikh’s commitment
Year 6
Belonging and values
Guidelines for living, sewa
Service to others
Commitment to service, sewa
Sikh’s concern for others
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