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| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Starting a New ChapterAn assembly for the start of the new school year | Whole School (Pri) |
Life in a Rock PoolCoping with change | Whole School (Pri) |
Teamwork MattersFlying in a V formation | Whole School (Pri) |
It’s Autumn!What are you looking forward to this autumn? | Whole School (Pri) |
Falling into AutumnAutumn fun! | Whole School (Pri) |
Dawn Arrives in the EndLearning takes time and effort | Whole School (Pri) |
At Any TimeWe can always pray | Whole School (Pri) |
How Many Coins?It's good to share | Key Stage 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
Finding the Right BalanceA balanced lifestyle | Key Stage 2 |
The Pearl of Great PriceLearning from the parables | Whole School (Pri) |
Any Excuse!We often make excuses | Whole School (Pri) |
Look at All the Leaves!All different, but all special | Whole School (Pri) |
Here Comes the HarvestA time to enjoy, celebrate and be grateful | Whole School (Pri) |
A Dangerous WeaponThe power of words | Whole School (Pri) |
Selection for Harvest
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Harvest ThanksgivingTo help children give thanks for their food - even if it isn't their favourite! | Whole School (Pri) |
Favourite Foods - A Harvest AssemblyTo recognize the different diets of living creatures and to be thankful for our favourite foods. | Whole School (Pri) |
Food, Glorious FoodTo show the wonder of God's provision of food. To reflect on the need to share food around the world. | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Everyone IncludedMaking people welcome | Whole School (Pri) |
Fruits and SeedsWhat a variety! | Whole School (Pri) |
Look CloselyTaking the time to see people more clearly | Whole School (Pri) |
Stepping Back in TimeWhat was Halloween like in Victorian times? | Whole School (Pri) |
Just a Little Bit More?A reflection upon greed | Key Stage 2 |
Beautiful Autumn!Autumn colours | Key Stage 1/2 |
Wonderful Bread!Thank you for our food | Whole School (Pri) |
Let’s Do the Little ThingsMaking a difference | 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 |
|---|---|
A Stormy ProblemHow do we get through problems? | Whole School (Pri) |
Chase the Clouds AwayKindness matters | Whole School (Pri) |
Are You a Good Apple?We can make a difference | Whole School (Pri) |
A Silent MessageUnspoken messages | Whole School (Pri) |
HibernatingThe importance of rest | Whole School (Pri) |
Be Wise!What is wisdom? | Whole School (Pri) |
Honesty Has Superpowers!How honesty can change the world | Whole School (Pri) |
Selection for Harvest
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Favourite Foods - A Harvest AssemblyTo recognize the different diets of living creatures and to be thankful for our favourite foods. | Whole School (Pri) |
Harvest ThanksgivingTo help children give thanks for their food - even if it isn't their favourite! | Whole School (Pri) |
Food, Glorious FoodTo show the wonder of God's provision of food. To reflect on the need to share food around the world. | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
All Saints’ DayAll Saints’ Day is on 1 November | Key Stage 1 |
Let’s RememberRemembrance Day is on 11 November | Key Stage 2 |
Look at All the Stars!Greater in number than the stars and the sand | Key Stage 2 |
ResponsibilitiesWhat are we responsible for? | Whole School (Pri) |
What a Lot of Light!Diwali is on Friday 1 November 2024 | Key Stage 2 |
Wonky CarrotsWhat a lot of waste! | Whole School (Pri) |
What Are We Remembering?Continuing to remember | Whole School (Pri) |
A History of the Advent CalendarWhere did Advent calendars come from? | 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 |
|---|---|
The Night SkyDiscovering the night sky | Whole School (Pri) |
From Happy to Sad and Back AgainFeelings change | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
How Big?Some things can’t be measured | Whole School (Pri) |
RememberingNovember remembrances | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas Is Coming!Advent is just around the corner | Whole School (Pri) |
A Time to RememberWhat are our special memories? | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Advent WordsThe meaning of Advent | Key Stage 2 |
Decorating the TreeThe Light of the World | Whole School (Pri) |
Glad Tidings!Bringing joy to others | Whole School (Pri) |
Winter SoupsFood for all seasons | Whole School (Pri) |
The Plot UnfoldsThe bigger Christmas picture | Key Stage 2 |
It’s So Dark!The winter solstice is on 21 December | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas Every DayHow do we make Christmas last? | Whole School (Pri) |
Hopes and Dreams for the New YearHeading towards a new year | 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 |
|---|---|
One Little HeartHearts are meant to love | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
How Will You Celebrate Advent?The countdown to Christmas starts here | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas KenningsThe Nativity story through kennings | Key Stage 2 |
Gifts That Can’t Be WrappedChristmas gifts | Whole School (Pri) |
Jesus, the RefugeeAn alternative look at the Christmas story | Whole School (Pri) |
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) |
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) |
A New BeginningA new school year - a new start! | 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 |