Introduction
Sometimes Religious Eduation is overlooked and isn't given the same status as other subjects.
Quite often comments such as 'It's not important to learn about other religions and cultures' are made. Comments like these
couldn't be further from the truth, especially as we live in a growing multi-cultural society. From our experience we
believe a lack of information and understanding can lead to prejudices that could later develop into uncontrollable racism.
It is therefore our aim to inform and educate to prevent such unsociable behaviour. Thus building a better society!
Presentation
Roop Singh is our charasmatic and entertaining workshop leader who certainly puts the fun
back into learning with his lively, interactive presentatons. He will start with a 90 minute presentation in which he will
bringing the theory to religion to life. To do this he will ask pupils to help him demonstrate aspects of the Sikh religion,
therefore curriculam targets are surpassed! Aspects of the Sikh religion that are covered include The Gurus', Gurdwara, Amrit
ceremony, 5K's and Wedding ceremony. After the presentation the group will be split into 3 or 4 workshop groups and each group
will embark on a different workshop.
Workshops
Group one - Newspaper- Make a newspaper, covering the exciting event that has taken
place in school today. Pupils, teachers and Mr. Singh may be interviewed to make it more realistic.
Resources Required: computers or free hand.
Group two - Golden Temple - Make a replica model of the Golden Temple using templates.
Resources Required: Card, glue, coloured paper, paint, gold marker pens, craft knives and
scissors.
Group three - Artefacts - Make replica models of the Artefacts that were on show
and describe how they are used.
Resources Required: Card, wood, wool, foil, cloth, clay, junk materials, glue, paint and gold
spray paint.
Group four - Poster Making - Make a poster covering one aspect of the Sikh religion.
Resources Required: Sugar paper, glue, coloured foil paper.
Optional group five - Role Play - Dramatise one aspect of the presentation, demonstrating
the theory into practice.
Resources Required: Drama teacher.
Workshop Presentaton
Near the end of the school day the whole school will be invited to a presentation in which
the groups involved will be able to display their work.
