In our RE sessions in Year 5, we have been learning all about the Sikh religion. As part of this, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Mr Singh to learn about Sikhism. During the day we learnt about methods of prayer, daily life, how to worship as well as important objects for Sikhs.
We learnt about how to treat the holy book: the Guru Granth Sahib. Including what happens when it is brought out in the morning and put to bed at night. A priest will clean the air before the book is moved around. Check out Hannah performing this ritual!
We then built our own Takht or Manji Sahib, which is where the book is kept under a canopy and on top of three cushions.
We also learnt about prayer rituals and how to worship in a Gurdwara. It is important for Sikhs to cover anything important and so they cover their bodies and head.
At all times, the children showed their respect and asked some interesting and thought-provoking questions. It was great to see their participation in learning about different cultures and religions.
April 19, 2024