To view an assembly outline, browse the lists under each tab, and click on any title that interests you.'Church School' assemblies are targeted at Church schools and are more overtly Christian in content.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
A World at Our Fingertips!World Book Day is on 7 March | Whole School (Pri) |
Hope in a Hard PlaceDon’t give up! | Key Stage 2 |
If You Go Down to the Woods Today . . .Celebrates the centenary of the Forestry Commission | Whole School (Pri) |
How Are You Feeling?Our feelings affect other people | Whole School (Pri) |
The Importance of CaringContinuing to care for animals | Whole School (Pri) |
Lent: Jesus in the WildernessUnderstanding difficult times | Whole School (Pri) |
Developing Good HabitsAiming for good habits | Whole School (Pri) |
Facing the UnknownThere’s no need to be afraid | Whole School (Pri) |
Being ThoughtfulAn assembly for Mother’s Day | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. To explore the archive yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
If Speaking Is Silver . . .Listening is important! | Whole School (Pri) |
Lent Around the World - Mardi GrasAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Spring Is Coming Soon!What does spring mean to us? | Whole School (Pri) |
Spring cleaningLessons from Spring Cleaning | Whole School (Pri) |
Smiles MatterOur words and actions can inspire others | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies useful this month. To explore the archives yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Blowing BubblesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
Change Is PossibleAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Wonderful BulbsA celebration of spring! | Whole School (Pri) |
Messing UpConsequences and forgiveness | Whole School (Pri) |
It’s All Good!We are made in God’s image | Whole School (Pri) |
Clearing the TempleBad-tempered or respectful? | Whole School (Pri) |
A Community Celebrates TogetherEducating for community and living well together | Key Stage 2 - Church School |
Signs of EasterSymbols of the Easter story | Whole School (Pri) |
St George’s DayWhy should I? | Whole School (Pri) |
The Story of St GeorgeSt George’s Day is on 23 April | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. To explore the archive yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
DaisiesLessons we can learn from daisies | Whole School (Pri) |
Easter: ResurrectionTo consider the significance for Christians of the death and resurrection of Jesus. | Key Stage 1 |
Being a Friend to OthersTo have good friends, you must be a good friend | Whole School (Pri) |
Keep Rowing!The Boat Races on 2 April are examples of perseverance | Whole School (Pri) |
It’s Good to Walk!Prepares for Walk to School Week (15-19 May 2017) | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies useful this month. To explore the archives yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Stepping StonesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Matthew’s StoryAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Celebrating DifferencesWe should celebrate the fact that we’re all different | Whole School (Pri) |
Respect!How do we treat other people? | Whole School (Pri) |
A Healthy HeartThe story of David and King Saul | Whole School (Pri) |
Stop, Wait and GoSt Julian’s Day is on 8 or 13 May | Whole School (Pri) |
Going Up!Jesus’ Ascension into heaven | Whole School (Pri) |
Stepping StonesFollowing and being followed | Whole School (Pri) |
Christian Symbols: the FishPart of a series about symbols of religious significance | Whole School (Pri) |
The First Book . . .Julian of Norwich | Key Stage 2 |
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. To explore the archive yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Birds Are SingingStarting to understand one another | Whole School (Pri) |
LighthousesA light for the world | Whole School (Pri) |
Every Little CountsKindness is important | Whole School (Pri) |
New ChallengesMaking the most of every opportunity | Whole School (Pri) |
A Packed Lunch!Something small can make a big difference | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies useful this month. To explore the archives yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Fun in the SunshineAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Every Day Is SpecialAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
A Long, Hard JourneyWorld Refugee Week is 17 to 23 June 2019 | Whole School (Pri) |
Tough Choice!What happens when you have to make a difficult decision? | Key Stage 2 |
Giving BackThe philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie | Whole School (Pri) |
Pentecost and the Holy SpiritPentecost is on 9 June 2019 | Whole School (Pri) |
Summer in the GardenFinding peace in the garden | Whole School (Pri) |
Stripes and ZigzagsAn anti-bullying assembly | Whole School (Pri) |
Christian Symbols: the AnchorPart of a series about symbols of religious significance | Whole School (Pri) |
Learning from CamelsAm I special? | Whole School (Pri) |
You may find the following assemblies from our archive useful this month. To explore the archive yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
All That Glitters Is Not GoldOur attitudes to our possessions matter | Whole School (Pri) |
All from one small pip! | Whole School (Pri) |
Don’t Judge by Appearances!What are people like on the inside? | Whole School (Pri) |
The Box of Ultimate HappinessWhat makes us truly happy? | Whole School (Pri) |
Everyone Is a WinnerWe all win and we all lose | Key Stage 2 |
You may find the following assemblies useful this month. To explore the archives yourself, follow the "Find an assembly..." link at the top of the page.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
A Face in the Crowd?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Celebrating God’s Creation – Looking at BulbsAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
The assemblies in this section tackle issues or deal with important events that occur from time to time in the life of any school.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Watch your tongue!To show that once something has been said, it can never be taken back again. | Whole School (Pri) |
Broken Friendships MatterBroken friendships affect everyone around us | Whole School (Pri) |
Our Responsibility to the EarthThe starfish story, retold | Whole School (Pri) |
A New BeginningA new school year - a new start! | Whole School (Pri) |
Reacting WellControl your anger or it will control you! | Whole School (Pri) |
Solving ProblemsHow do we solve our problems? | Whole School (Pri) |
When Things Go WrongLearning from our mistakes | Whole School (Pri) |
Love MattersLove spreads around the world | Whole School (Pri) |
To Forgive or Not?Forgiveness matters | Whole School (Pri) |
How Are You Feeling?Our experiences can change our moods | Whole School (Pri) |
How to Be WiseThink before you act! | Whole School (Pri) |
Little ThingsSmall acts of kindness can have a great impact | Whole School (Pri) |
Wonderfully Made!Our bodies are amazing | Whole School (Pri) |
Peace SymbolsThe International Day of Peace is on 21 September | Whole School (Pri) |
Assemblies linked to the major festivals of world religions.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Al-HijraTo consider the meaning of ‘community’, and the beginnings of Islam. | Key Stage 2 |
Baisakhi: A Sikh celebration of commitmentTo value commitment. | Key Stage 2 |
Bodhi DayTo look at how Buddhism began and understand that learning something new can change the way we think about things. | Whole School (Pri) |
Bodhi DayHow the Buddha gained enlightenment. How learning something new can change the way we think about things. The place of suffering in learning and growth. | Key Stage 2 |
Chinese New Year, or Yuan TanChinese New Year; new beginnings; looking forward to the future. | Key Stage 2 |
Divali: Festival of lightsTo reflect upon the significance of the Hindu festival of Divali. | Whole School (Pri) |
Eid Ul-Adha - Muslim festival of sacrifice (15 October 2013)To consider the meaning of sacrifice. | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
Eid ul-FitrTo consider the meaning of the words ‘Eid ul-Fitr’ and thereby to understand something about the different facets of this Muslim festival. | Key Stage 2 |
HanukkahTo explain the festival of Hanukkah and to think about what a miracle is for us today. | Whole School (Pri) |
Janmashtami: A birthday celebrationTo focus on the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, and the importance of welcome. | Key Stage 2 |
Magha PujaTo look at the Buddhist festival of Magha Puja. | Whole School (Pri) |
Mahavira Jayanti: Jain festival (April)Introduces the Jain festival celebrating the life and enlightenment of Mahavira Jayanti. This assembly is taken from Primary School Assemblies for Religious Festivals (SPCK, 2012). | Whole School (Pri) |
Maulid Al-Nabi: The Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThe life of prophet Muhammad; believing; messages | Whole School (Pri) |
Naw Ruz: 'The beginning of spring' (21 March)To explain the Baha’í Faith holiday of Naw-Ruz and to encourage understanding of different religious holidays. | Whole School (Pri) |
Nov Ruz (usually 21 March)To introduce the Zoroastrian faith and its key festival of Nov Ruz (New Year). | Key Stage 2 |
ParyushanTo consider the Jain festival of Paryushan. | Whole School (Pri) |
Raksha BandhanTo reflect upon sibling relationships with reference to the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. | Whole School (Pri) |
RamadanTo consider how denying ourselves something we crave teaches us self-control and makes us more grateful for those things we take for granted. | Key Stage 2 |
RamadanTo understand this special time for Muslims, and think about what is important in life. | Key Stage 2 |
Ratha yatra: A chariot festivalTo focus on the Hindu festival of Ratha Yatra and celebrate a shared sense of community. | Whole School (Pri) |
Ridvan: The Garden of Ridvan's letters to a friendTo explain the Bahá’í faith holiday of Ridván and to encourage understanding of different religious holidays. | Whole School (Pri) |
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New YearTo learn about the Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah and think about how different sounds make us feel different things. | Whole School (Pri) |
Sukkot: The Festival of TabernaclesTo help children learn about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, and think about thankfulness. | Whole School (Pri) |
The ascension of Baha' UllahTo understand the basic beliefs of the Baha’i faith by considering the life and death of Baha’ Ullah and thinking about our own behaviour towards and attitudes about others. | Key Stage 2 |
The Baha'i Festival of RidvanThemes: oneness of mankind, unity, global family, belonging | Whole School (Pri) |
The Birthday of Guru NanakThe life of Guru Nanak; equality; leadership | Key Stage 2 |
The birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: A Sikh celebrationTo celebrate Guru Nanak and his commitment to equality. | Key Stage 1 |
The Birthday of Haile SelassieThemes of celebration, remembering an important person, African culture, equality | Whole School (Pri) |
The Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and DeathHow the Buddha gained enlightenment; making discoveries, change, suffering | Whole School (Pri) |
The festival of Vasant Panchami: A new beginningTo celebrate new beginnings in life and learning. | Key Stage 2 |
The Hindu Festival of DivaliLight; hope; new beginnings | Whole School (Pri) |
The Hindu Festival of Ganesh-ChaturthiTo learn about the festival, which celebrates the birth of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, and focus on celebration, new beginnings, overcoming difficulties | Whole School (Pri) |
The Hindu Festival of HoliThe coming of spring and new life; good is stronger than evil | Whole School (Pri) |
The Jewish Festival of HanukahStanding up for what is important; overcoming difficulty; light | Whole School (Pri) |
The Jewish Festival of Rosh HashanaTo explore the roots and meaning of the festival and themes of Jewish new year, to think about new beginnings and the effects our actions have on others. | Whole School (Pri) |
The martyrdom of the Bab (9 July)To look at faith in the context of the Baha’i religion. | Key Stage 2 |
The Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-FitrCelebrating the end of Ramadan | Whole School (Pri) |
The Prophet's Night Journey and AscensionTo learn why Muslims pray five times a day and focus on prayer and reflection | Whole School (Pri) |
The Sikh Festival of Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi)Themes of loyalty, self-sacrifice, devotion, bravery | Whole School (Pri) |
Wesak: Buddhist celebrationBuddhist celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha (May) | Whole School (Pri) |
Yom Kippur: Day of AtonementTo learn about the festival of Yom Kippur and to think about its themes of wrongdoing and forgiveness. | Whole School (Pri) |
Zartusht-no-disoTo introduce this Zoroastrian festival and reflect on the teachings of Zaroaster. | Key Stage 2 |
Ganesh Chaturthi - Festival of the birthday of the elephant-headed godConsiders how to overcome obstacles with reference to the Hindu god, Ganesha (SEAL theme 1: New beginnings). This assembly is taken from Primary School Assemblies for Religious Festivals (SPCK, 2012). | Key Stage 2 |