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Collective Worship

Organisation of Collective Worship

We hold a daily act of collective worship in our school at 9:00 am (Monday- Friday), which includes a combination of music, song, stories, shared experiences, role-play, prayer and reflection. Monday and Tuesday are bible based, Wednesday is lead by our choir and celebrates our love of singing, Thursday is class based.  Friday is our amazing celebrations!  For those who do not have a faith, we believe that this time of reflection is a pause in the day which benefits well-being, mental health and appreciation of our wonderful world and amazing lives.

The Headteacher and other members of staff normally conduct collective worship, along with the Faith Council and at times local clergy (Rev Sue) or other representatives of local churches.

Little Bird 

A very exciting project is underway at our school to celebrate our vision and values... it is called The Little Bird... we cant wait to share more. 

Courageous Advocacy

Throughout the school year we will have various assemblies where we encourage our children to be Courageous Advocats. We want them to make a positive difference in our school, home, community and the world.  

"I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life" John 8:12

A courageous advocate is someone who supports, champions and speaks up for a cause that is important and meaningful to them. Courage is needed to persevere and stand up for something or someone you believe in, to make a difference.

To promote acts that make a difference, every class has a jar of good deeds linked to verse, for example "Let someone go ahead of you in the line" = "Its the way you treat others that says so much" James 3:13. We want to each live with a Servant heart of God and these small acts of kindness help us to walk that path. 

Collective Worship

In our schools is clearly based on the traditions of the Christian Church, however, it is also a shared activity that allows for a variety of responses, providing an opportunity for those of any religious faith or none to focus and reflect on stimuli which allow the human spirit to respond with integrity.  Our schools are committed to respect the religious communities, or non-religious backgrounds, from which pupils and staff come. We want our times of worship to be an oasis, a place of spiritual refreshment for all.

School acts of worship aim to:

  • explore the Christian faith with children and staff, especially to celebrate the C of E’s educational vision: Dignity, Community, Hope and Wisdom
  • give an opportunity, for those who wish, to worship God, and, for those who don’t, a clear opportunity to demonstrate respect for others
  • discover and celebrate key moments of the Christian calendar, and to enjoy and celebrate special moments of the lives of our school communities
  • help children to develop a sense of awe and wonder at the world around them, developing a spiritual dimension to their lives and personal relationships
  • strengthen and support the school community and celebrate the Christian belief that each unique individual member is made in the image of God
  • provide regular time and opportunity for reflection, enabling children to move from what is of immediate but passing concern to the broader and more lasting concerns of life
  • provide time and opportunity for thanksgiving and to enjoy the unity which derives from sharing friendship, acceptance, joys, hopes and fears, etc.
  • develop an awareness of and concern for the needs of others as well as personal needs
  • provide time to share with others the things they have been doing, their thoughts and ideas
  • help children to think about Christian values and how these might be shared and put into practice by all in school
  • give children experience of being active members of a caring community, who respond in a compassionate and civilised way to experiences of injustice, cruelty, exploitation, greed etc.