PARKHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL

“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Bullying. (Notes)

1. Introduction.

Bullies dominate, blame and use other people as they please. They have no respect for anyone
weaker than themselves and feel they own the right to degrade others. They usually don’t
understand or care how the other person feels. They don’t realise that their actions have
consequences and they blame everyone else for their actions. A bully sees himself / herself as
the most important person in his / her world. and consistently craves attention.

Bullies usually pick on people who they think are different. The person picked on might
be of a different gender, culture, race or religion. They may also have a disability, a
different body size or are of a different economic status.

Bullies pick up on people of different gender, cultures, religions or races.

2. Types of bullying

Bullying comes in different forms, for example:

 Physical bullying: hitting, tripping, kicking or punching people and / or animals.

 Verbal bullying: Swearing, teasing and demeaning other people.
 Psychological bullying: Threatening someone, stalking them, making inappropriate
gestures at them.
 Social bullying: Ignoring someone or gossiping about them.
 Sexual bullying: Picking on somebody’s sexual orientation, touching someone without
permission, rubbing against someone without permission.
 Cyberbullying: Insulting someone online, sending a threatening email or sms, gossiping
or giving out someone’s personal information in chat rooms or via cell phones.
3. Are you a bully?

Everyone has the potential to be a bully, to taunt someone or to discriminate against

someone. It is important to know when you are being bullied or if you are a bully.

Answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the following questions:

1. If you see a child playing alone, do you ask him / her to come and play with you?
2. If you see a child being bullied, do you try and help him / her?
3. Do you keep away from children who say nasty things about others?
4. If you feel unhappy or cross, do you think of useful ways to make yourself feel better?
5. Do you help other children to be friendly towards others?
6. Do you feel angry the whole time?
7. When you are angry, do you hit and hurt other people?
8. Do you tease or threaten other children?
9. Do you gossip about other children?
10. Do other children think you are mean?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to the first 5 questions, it shows that you always try to be polite and
friendly towards other people. This could sometimes leave you vulnerable to be bullied.

If you answered ‘Yes’ to the last 5 questions, it shows that you don’t always respect other
people and you might be seen as a bully. You must make a decision to change. If you find it
difficult to do this by yourself, ask an adult who cares about you to help.

Remember, if you are polite and friendly towards others, they will like you for who you are.
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“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Bullying. (Exercises)

Exercise 1: Bullying.
Answer the questions below.

1. What are the six different types of bullying?

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2. Give three examples of verbal bullying.

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3. What is bullying?

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4. List three things you can do if you are being bullied.

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5. What can you do to try and stop being (or becoming) a bully?

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Exercise 2: True or False
State whether the following statements are True or False.

Statement True or False?

1. Bullies care about the people they are bullying.

2. Bullies usually blame other people for their actions.

3. An example of physical bullying is pulling someone’s hair.

4. Bullies can get help.

5. If you are being bullied, it is good to keep it a secret.

6. Emotional bullying can mean that a person is excluded from a group of

friends.
7. If you are too scared to intervene when you see someone being bullied,
calling an adult is never a good idea.
8. Many celebrities were bullied as children.

9. Bullies might sometimes also be scared and that is why they act this way.

10. Exercises and sport is a good way to get rid of extra energy and prevent
you from bullying others.

Exercise 3: What to do
Answer the following questions.

1. Write down an action plan of what you can do when you see someone being bullied.

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2. Write down an action plan of how you can prevent yourself from bullying others.

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“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Cultural rites of passage. (Notes)

1. Introduction.

Many important changes take place during the course of your life. Different religions and
cultures celebrate these changes in various ways.

These celebrations are passed down from generation to generation and are known as ‘cultural
rites’. These customs are held in a specific way and often special clothes are worn during the
celebrations.

Celebrations and rituals give people a chance to support each other through these changes.
They give the people in the community the opportunity to celebrate and respect their own
family’s cultural traditions.

Four important stages of life that are celebrated will be discussed. They are birth, baptism,
marriage and death.

2. Birth
This is a joyful occasion when a new baby is welcomed into the world. Families and
communities
have special ceremonies to welcome the baby into the community. Besides births being
special, birthdays are also joyous occasions to commemorate the day on which the person was
born.

A birthday is that one special day in a year when you and other people are thankful for the fact
that you were born.

On this day it is important to let others know that you appreciate them for who they are, and
for how they contribute to your life.

Your birthday is a day when you can be thankful and proud of your achievements and
accomplishments. On this day, you can focus on your strengths and rejoice in being the unique
individual that you are.
Birth was your beginning. The door opened for you to start life and to fulfil your unique
destiny. You cannot celebrate your birthday without remembering that you were born. That is
why births are celebrated in various ways by different cultures.

To think back to your birth is to think of a new beginning. No matter what has happened in
your life so far, you can always try something new, if you feel you need to make changes.

Birthdays can lead to renewal. A birthday is a time to celebrate either you or someone who
you love that came into existence. This is definitely a very special day! Birthdays are not just
about the presents. It is about looking deeper, finding out what you appreciate about yourself
and others, and enjoying life with all its facets.

Some religions, such as Christians and Buddhists even celebrate the birthday of their God.

Some people celebrate birthdays by giving gifts and holding parties, especially for special
'coming of age' birthdays, like a 21st.

“Birthdays need to be celebrated. I think it is

more important to celebrate a birthday than
a successful exam or promotion or a victory.
Because to celebrate a birthday means to
say to someone ‘thank you for being you’”.
-Henri Nouwen

3. Baptism
In the Christian religion, baptism marks a person’s acceptance of the Christian way of life and
symbolises the washing away of sins. Different religions have different ways in which a
member is formally accepted into their faith. In Judaism, when a boy turns 13, his ‘bar-
mitzvah’ is the formal procedure he needs to go though in order to be fully accepted into
Judaism.

Baptism

The many stages we go through in life might be challenging at times. It is important to

remember that we are all part of a community with certain values and avenues of support that
can be used in time of need.

Although cultures might celebrate rites of passage in different ways, people across all cultures
and faiths share similar experiences. Rather than judging the differences, see the similarities
and embrace and accept people for who and what they are.
4. Marriage

A wedding is a way to celebrate the marriage or coming together of a man and a

woman and their future life as a couple. It is a very happy, joyous occasion. In many
cultures, new family ties are formed this way.

White wedding

Weddings are special because they officially bind together a man and a woman, as husband
and wife. Weddings differ from to culture and generation to generation, but the one
consistent aspect is that it is a special occasion for both the bride and the groom.

Wedding celebrations are not only valid when held in a church. As long as the official person
presiding over the event is ordained to declare the couple husband and wife, it is official. A
judge or priest can ordain the marriage whether at the beach, in a church, in a park or at
home.

Marriage ceremonies show the couple the way to start their journey in life and should be
viewed with seriousness and respect. Getting married is not something to be taken lightly.

A variety of cultures place a high value on marriage, even though they might celebrate it
differently. The more Westernized cultures believe the bride-to-be must wear a white dress. In
other cultures, colourful clothes are the norm.

Hindu wedding ceremony Muslim bride and groom

Jewish wedding ceremony

A ring, symbolizing marriage is also widely used.

Wedding ceremonies are often followed by a reception or another kind of wedding feast.
Some of the rituals that occur are speeches from the groom and best man, the newlywed’s
first dance and the cutting the wedding cake.

Some faiths that place a high value on marriage include:

 Christianity
 Judaism
 Islam
 Baha’i
 Hinduism

See if you can find out more about one or more of these faiths mentioned above and the
specific marriage rituals they follow.

No matter the differences, weddings are joyous occasions, where two people commit to each
other, to live a life characterised by honesty, loyalty, integrity and love.

5. Death

A funeral is an important cultural rite which marks the end of a person’s life on Earth. At a
funeral, the community honours the person who has passed away. The family and friends use
this time to mourn the loss of their loved one.

The way people see death is often shaped by their religious beliefs and culture. Death can
either be seen as the end of a person’s existence or as a transition to the hereafter. For
example, for Christians, it is a transition to either heaven or hell.

Death, no matter what the culture or religion a person adheres to, is part of life. It is a fact of
life that every living being, including animals, will eventually die.

Respect has to be shown for death, just as respect has to be shown for life. Due to this respect
for death, the deceased is treated with dignity. Burial or cremation and different types of
services are held for those loved ones who have passed away. The same way people mourn
and miss their loved ones can also apply to our animal friends.

Rituals concerning burials differ between religions. Burials in the Jewish culture have to take
place within 24 hours of the person passing away. Christian and African cultures do not have
the same time limit. The process of burial and mourning in some African cultures can last for
days or even weeks. Some cultures only wear black clothing while mourning the dead, for
example, Buddhists.

Underpinning all cultures is the belief though, that the deceased should have a proper burial or
cremation, that they should be remembered and mourned and but that the good they have
done and contributed to others' lives should also be celebrated.
 PARKHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Cultural rites of passage. (Exercises)

Exercise 1: Rites of passage.

Answer the questions below.

1. Name four important rites of passage a person experiences as they journey through life.

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2. Do all religions and cultures celebrate passages of rite in the same way?

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3. What can you do for a loved one on their birthday to show them how special they are to
you?

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4. Research at least one faith or culture other than your own and describe how they celebrate
their rites of passage.

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Exercise 2: True or False
State whether the following statements are True or False.

Statement True or False?

1. Cultural rites are important stages a person goes through in life, which are
celebrated in different ways by different cultures.

2. Different religions have different rites which initiate a person into that
religion, for example, baptism in the Christian culture and bar-mitzvah in the
Jewish culture.
3. Birthdays are important because you can get lots of gifts.

4. A birthday can be seen as a new beginning, allowing you to change any

negative patterns or thinking.

5. A wedding is important to the bride only.

6. Anyone can perform a marriage without being ordained.

7. Brides usually wear a white dress on their wedding day, especially in

western cultures.

8. The Christian faith, Judaism, Islam, Baha’i and Hinduism, all place a high
value on the sacred tradition of weddings.

9. When someone passes away, both mourning this loss and celebrating
his/her life is important.

10. Respecting death is just as important as respecting life, because it is the

one thing every person will have to go through.
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“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Dignity in religion. (Exercises)

Exercise 1: Researching a religion.

The religions mentioned are only a few of the religions that are followed. Find out about another
religion and describe it in the table below.

Name of religion

Name of God

Place of worship

Approximate number of South Africans

following this religion
Main book of knowledge

Some of the basic beliefs

Rituals practised at place of worship

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“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Dignity in religion. (Notes)

1. What is religion?

Different religions have different places where the followers gather to worship, as well as
different symbols and traditions.

Religion is an organized collection of belief systems and cultural values, relating

to spirituality and moral values held by a group of people.

Church Jewish synagogue

Hindu temple Mosque

Generally, religion aims to give the followers meaning to life and to provide a set of ethics/
rules by which to live.

The main religions practised in South Africa are:

 Christianity
 Islam
 Hinduism
 Judaism
 African Traditional Religion
2. Dignity and freedom of religion

Dignity means that a person or religion is worthy of esteem or respect.

Every life deserves a certain amount of dignity,

no matter how poor or damaged the shell that
carries it.
-Rick Bragg

Freedom of religion means that an individual or community is allowed to practise the religion
of their choice in public or in private places.

Freedom of religion is considered by many to be a fundamental human right. The Constitution

(Law) of South Africa prohibits discrimination based on religion. Thus, people of all religions
need to be treated equally.
3. Main religions practised in South Africa
The table below shows the main regions, their symbols, how they worship and any special
clothing they wear.

Religion Symbols Worshipping Clothing

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

Judaism

African
Christian
Religion

The table below summarises the differences between the main religions practised in
South Africa.
Name of God African Traditional Religion Many names for god. Use ancestors as
middleman to God because worshippers
do not deem themselves worthy to
interact directly with God.
Christianity God.
Hinduism Different names relating to God.
Judaism The Messiah who is yet to come.
Islam Allah with Muhammad as his messenger.
Places of African Traditional Religion Different places of gathering.
Worship Christianity Church.
Hinduism Temple.
Judaism Synagogue.
Islam Mosque.
Approximate African Traditional Religion +/- 0.3%
% of South Christianity 79.8%
Africans Hinduism +/- 1.2%
following this Judaism +/- 0.2%
religion. Islam +/- 1.5%
Main Book of African Traditional Religion Oral traditions – knowledge is passes on
knowledge. from older generation down to children
through stories.
Christianity Bible.
Hinduism Vedas.
Judaism The Torah.
Islam Quran.
Some of the African Traditional Religion Not just religious principles, but a cultural
basic beliefs. identity.
Religion gives a means of belonging to a
group and provides moral order and
security.
Christianity Following the word of God.
The 10 commandments are the 10 lays
given by God.
Believing in the Virgin Birth of Christ.
Christ rose from the dead after being
sacrificed for follower’s sins.
The second coming of Christ is to take
followers to Heaven.
Hinduism Following the word of God, including the 5
principles and disciplines set out my
scriptures.
Religious harmony and the divinity of all
things living.
Reading scriptures, paying penance and
praying regularly.
Judaism Following the Mitzvot or 13 principles.
Believing in eternal God and no false gods.
That Moses is a teacher and the Torah is
true.
That God is omnipresent and divine
reward and retribution exists.
That the Messiah will arrive and
resurrection of the dead will be the result.
Islam Following the statement, ‘I bear witness
that there is no God but Allah and I bear
witness to that’.
Mohammad is His Messenger.
Praying on a daily basis, at least 5 times a
day.
Charity.
Fasting.
The pilgrimage to Mecca in order to
remember the great assembly of the Day
of Judgement when all will stand equal
before Allah.
 Rituals African Traditional Religion Weddings.
practiced at Birth.
place of Death.
worship. Offerings to ancestors in order to honour,
please or thank them.
Christianity Baptism.
Confirmation.
Communion.
Weddings.
Deaths.
Hinduism Singing.
Reading from scripture.
Offerings to God.
Associating with other devotees.
Sharing food offered to God.
Judaism Circumcision.
Bar Mitzvah (coming of age)
Wedding.
Mikveh (Cleansing)
Islam Marriage.
Birthdays.
Mourning.

4. Respecting other Religions.

Different religions reflect the different beliefs of the people following the particular faith. It is
not anyone’s place to judge another faith, as often judgement is made without any knowledge
thereof.

I think different religions are different doors to

the same house. Sometimes I think the house
exists, and sometimes I don’t. it’s the great
mystery.
-Steve Jobs

No one has the right to challenge or change the religion that you follow. All believers follow
their religion to the best of their ability, trying to live up to the principles and commandments
set for them. If these principles show respect and decency to others, then you can respect the
follower of that religion, even when it is a different religion to your own.

None of the above-mentioned religions promote the harming of others, but rather finding
their own salvation and leading good lives. As long as no opinions are forced upon others,
religions are allowed to be different and should be given the chance to be practised with
dignity by whoever chooses to do so.
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“Great oaks from little acorns will grow”

Term 2 Grade 6: PSWB Worksheet

Topic: Dignity in religion. (Exercises)
Exercise 2: Dignity in religions.
Use the information provided in the notes o complete the table below.
African Traditional Christianity Hinduism Judaism Islam
Religion
Symbol

Holy Book

Place of worship

Rituals practised
at place of
worship

Some basic beliefs