Sikh Service
Character
History
PSHE & Citizenship
Age: 11–16
Time requirement: assembly 15–20 minutes, lesson 60 minutes
Produced in consultation with the Defence Sikh Network and historian Gurinder Singh Mann, help students explore the contributions of Sikh soldiers throughout the history of the British Army.
The assembly provides an overview of the Battle of Saragarhi as well as a wider introduction to Sikh soldiers throughout history, including reflections from currently serving Sikh personnel. The lesson helps students identify key features of Sikhism, explore the timeline of involvement of Sikh soldiers in the British Army build source analysis skills investigating the experiences and impact of Sikh soldiers in World War One.
The Sikh Service resources could be used as part of Remembrance activities, to celebrate Saragarhi Day (September 12th) or as part of curriculum learning in PSHE / Health and Wellbeing, History or Citizenship. The assembly and lesson can be used independently or together to build knowledge.