Year 2 learn about Sikhism Avani proudly presented a special
visitor to our Year 2 class. The visitor was her grandfather, Mr
Gill! Mr Gill had kindly come into school to talk about his
religion, Sikhism. Avani and Inisa alongside Mr Gill wore their
beautiful traditional costumes. Mr Gill’s turban and real dagger
certainly raised the children’s curiosity! Mr Gill explained
about the ten Gurus (teachers), the holy book (Guru Granth
Sahib) and the 5 K’s. The children were intrigued to learn about
the custom of leaving hair uncut (Kesh), saw and touched the
comb and bangle (Kanga and Kara ) and were fascinated by the
idea of wearing the special shorts (Kachera. They understood
that there are symbolic meanings for the 5 K’s. The children
were delighted when Mr Gill handed out homemade sweets (Kara
Parshad). Apparently the sweetness symbolises the sweetness of
God and the eating together symbolises equality. According to
one parent her daughter could not stop talking about the visit
all the way home!