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March February January Assemblets

'Church school' assemblies are targeted at church schools and are more overtly Christian in content.

March 2012
TITLE	SUITABILITY
St David's Day: 1 March Looks at the origins of St David’s Day and its symbols, and at some of the stories about St David, the patron saint of Wales. (Based on an assembly originally posted for March 2011.)	Suitable for Key Stage 3
Philip K. Dick: Author extraordinary Explores the place of fantasy in our lives.	Suitable for Key Stage 4/Key Stage 5
What on earth is fracking? Reflects on the new industrial process of fracking and its possible consequences.	Suitable for Key Stage 4/Key Stage 5
Afraid of the light: Staying out of the shadows Encourages students to raise their sense of self-worth for the benefit of the whole community (SEAL theme: Self-awareness).	Suitable for Whole School
Charles Dickens: A life of writing - born 7 February 1812 Reflects on the life of Charles Dickens, and the influence he still has on modern thinking.	Suitable for Whole School
A story with a twist: Always look for the happy ending With reference to the main themes of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, encourages students to develop a positive frame of mind in the face of life’s crises (SEAL theme: Motivation).	Suitable for Whole School
Well done, Mum! Mothering Sunday, 18 March Helps students appreciate what makes a good mother or ‘mother figure’ and honours all women who have acted as mother figures in their lives. (From an assembly originally posted for March 2010.)	Suitable for Whole School

From the Archive...
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. Don't forget that you have access to the entire archive using our search tool.
Title	Suitability
Holi: Hindu festival, 8 March 2012 Explains the meaning behind the festival of Holi and its use of bright colours.	Whole School (Sec)
Fast food, slow food Encourages the children to consider alternatives to fast food as an expression of our responsibility towards the world that God has made.	Whole School (Sec)
Rules Reflects on the fact that the easy option isn't always the best.	Whole School (Sec)

February 2012
TITLE	SUITABILITY
That's awesome Discovers the real meaning of the word ‘awesome’.	Suitable for Key Stage 3
Occupy London: Why the protest? Comment assembly Reflects upon the protest in the City of London, and asks the students what they think about such protests.	Suitable for Key Stage 4/Key Stage 5
Five a day: Essentials for daily living Outlines the personal characteristics we can choose to demonstrate in our daily relationships (SEAL theme: Social skills).	Suitable for Whole School
Four minutes Explores the question: What would you do if you knew you only had four minutes left to live? (Originally posted for February 2009.)	Suitable for Whole School
The hunger site Explores a simple way by which we can all give to those who have no food. (Updated from an assembly originally posted for February 2008.)	Suitable for Whole School
The King's Speech: Sixtieth anniversary of the death of King George VI (6 February 1952) With reference to the example of King George VI, and the film The King’s Speech, considers the condition of stammering.	Suitable for Whole School
Love is . . . and isn't: Valentine's Day Considers the reason for the traditions of St Valentine’s Day and the nature of Christian love. (Originally posted for February 2009.)	Suitable for Whole School

From the Archive...
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. Don't forget that you have access to the entire archive using our search tool.
Title	Suitability
The benefits of fasting: Ash Wednesday, 25 February Explores the concept of fasting	Whole School (Sec)
What is Wealth? Helps young people to understand that wealth is more than just money	Whole School (Sec)
An unprejudiced heart Helps us to consider our own prejudice, and resolve to try to stop acting according to prejudice.	Whole School (Sec)

January 2012
TITLE	SUITABILITY
Spirit on Mars Looks at the achievements of the NASA rover team, and considers that adversity can lead to surprising good things!	Suitable for Key Stage 3
Food banks Looks at the introduction of food banks as a response to the current economic difficulties and the rising cost of food.	Suitable for Key Stage 4/Key Stage 5
Antarctica: Scott reaches the South Pole - 18 January 1912 On the hundredth anniversary of his reaching the South Pole, considers Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated expedition and reflects on the future for Antarctica.	Suitable for Whole School
Inspirational ideas Using the example of the invention of basketball by James A. Naismith, understands that simple ideas can have massive effects.	Suitable for Whole School
New Year, new start Encourages students to consider ways in which the New Year can be a stimulus to new ways of being and doing. (Originally posted for January 2009.)	Suitable for Whole School
Tattoos Thinks about the fashion for tattoos and how they relate to Christian belief.	Suitable for Whole School (Church school)
An unprejudiced heart Considers our own prejudice, and challenges students to resolve to try to stop acting according to that prejudice. (Originally posted for January 2009.)	Suitable for Whole School

From the Archive...
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. Don't forget that you have access to the entire archive using our search tool.
Title	Suitability
Happy New Year! Looks at the history of new year celebrations.	Whole School (Sec)
That John Terry moment Enables pupils to understand that the Christian faith offers the possibility of a second chance.	Whole School (Sec)
Looking forwards and looking backwards	Key Stage 3

What are assemblets?

Be careful what you wish for

Immune to flattery

Creative thinking

Master your mind

Reputations (The fear of God)

Troubled waters

A vicious circle

The Black Door: fear of the unknown

The wise man's stone

If we could shrink the earth

Don’t give up

Anybody could have done it

Who's packing Your parachute

Learning from experience

Putting others first

The sound of silence

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