Other Religions
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 |
