Are you the same as me?

Looks at the differences between cultures and challenges prejudice within each one of us, using the parable of the Good Samaritan for the main input.

Facing up to bullies

Helps children to think about the perennial problem of bullies.

Slow cycling

Suggests that life is like a journey, complete with all the changes that a journey brings.

Praise

Looks at the place of praise within the context of worship, focusing on two different psalms to reflect two styles of praise.

Protective clothing

Considers the need for protective clothing, and looks at how our lives and actions can contribute to how others treat us.

Changing: a story to help us think about death

Looks at the difficult area of death and bereavement, using the metaphor of caterpillars and butterflies to help the children think about the possibility of an afterlife.

Hello to the new school year

Uses a story and poem to encourage a friendly and welcoming attitude.

Keep going

Looks at the concept of perseverance, encouraging children to ‘stick at it’.

This assembly aims to enable children to reflect on change as part of life and to consider the unchanging nature of God.

This assembly aims to reflect on the colours of autumn and to give thanks for the beauty of the natural world.

This assembly aims to introduce the idea of moving on and being able to start afresh.

The race of life

Uses the Olympics theme to encourage children to reflect on the idea of life as a race, and to think about who they can get advice and guidance from for making the most of life.

Trust

Explores the idea of trust, the Christian belief in trusting God (with reference to Psalm 46), and who we can trust to help us when we face difficulties.

Body language

Explores the ideas of gesture and body language and encourages children to think about sending positive messages to others.

Glad that I live am I

Uses the words of a song to encourage children to think about reasons to be joyful and thankful for life. Includes a competition for children to write their own version of the song.

Good things

Encourages children to focus on all the good things in their lives and how they can be shared to make a fairer world.

The Olympic rings

Explores the origin and symbolism of the Olympic rings and considers the idea of togetherness across the world.

Steadfastness: A knight's story

Uses the story of Galbraithe, one of the Knights of the Round Table, to help children understand the meaning of steadfastness and to consider its implications for their lives.

Summer: An end of term assembly

An end of term assembly that helps children to appreciate and welcome summer and say goodbye to friends who are leaving.

Provides an opportunity to say goodbye to and support those who are leaving school.

Helps children to reflect upon the ways in which choices are made and to understand the importance of hidden qualities.

Uses a story about a pet cat to help children reflect upon the importance of caring for pets with kindness and gentleness.