Sirazul and the Rohingya Community: A Bradford Sanctuary Story
This pack shares the story of Sirazul Islam, born in a refugee camp in Bangladesh after his Rohingya family fled conflict and persecution in Myanmar. His journey to Bradford through the UN Refugee Programme shows how a city can offer safety, hope, and belonging, while exploring what it means to be stateless, find a new home, and keep culture and language alive.
Learners engage with Sirazul’s story through short audio clips, explore Rohingya history, identity, and culture, and reflect on home, belonging, and what makes a community welcoming. They also take part in creative activities, including collaborative art and Tarana-style songs inspired by Rohingya traditions, encouraging empathy, cultural understanding, and imaginative expression.
- Recommended for: Ages 7-11 (Key Stage 2 Learners)
- Includes: Discussion prompts / Partner and smallgroup activities / Creative writing / Collaborative art / Music and songwriting / Cultural exploration / Multimedia listening / Guided reflection with prompts / Optional extension activities
- Links to: PSHE / English / Citizenship / Geography / Art / Music
Pack content at a glance
- Story – Discover hidden stories from Bradford’s communities
- Investigate – Prompts and questions to spark discussion, reflection, writing, worksheets, or other follow-up activities after hearing the story.
- Get Inspired – An artwork that helps learners connect with the historical context and themes.
- Learn and Create – Creative activity ideas inspired by the story and artwork, encouraging imaginative responses.
- Dig Deeper – Suggestions for extension activities, further exploration, and links to additional resources.
