--- title: "Year 3- R.E-Exploring Sikh Beliefs: The 5 Ks and a Way of Life" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-year-3-r-e-exploring-sikh-beliefs-the-5-ks-and-a-way-of-life" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- R.E-Exploring Sikh Beliefs: The 5 Ks and a Way of Life ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-A650A55C-3787-4B90-9268-2E7405AF9DA1.png) 17 June 2025 In today's R.E. lesson, our theologians explored the 5 Ks of Sikhism: Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (a steel bracelet), Kanga (a wooden comb), Kachera (cotton undergarments), and Kirpan (a ceremonial sword). These are the five articles of faith that Sikhs wear as a commitment to their beliefs and values. They discussed the significance of each of the 5 Ks and why they are important to Sikhs today. We also explored the Sikh code for living and considered how following this code might influence a person’s choices and lifestyle. Through group discussions and illustrations, children examined different scenarios and thought about what decisions a Sikh might make based on their faith. They were also allowed to handle and observe artefacts and photographs of the 5 Ks, helping them connect more deeply with the topic. The children recorded their thoughts and reflections using a structured framework to support their understanding. ![](https://st-barnabas-primary-school.schudio.com/images/news/activitymore-A650A55C-3787-4B90-9268-2E7405AF9DA1.png) [Year 3](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Religious Education](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/religious-education) [Christian Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/christian-values) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_4884.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-whole-school-worship-refugee-week) Previous ### [Whole School Worship - Refugee Week](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-whole-school-worship-refugee-week) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0023.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-year-5-year-of-prayer) Next ### [Year 5 - Year of Prayer](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-06-17-year-5-year-of-prayer) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/events/Open_Days_2026-27_(3).png)