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 |
|---|---|
Pause for Thought: Be KindAre we being kind? | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: It’s OK to Be SadLet’s talk about it | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: LockdownEverything is strange | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Making UpFriends matter | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Be ThankfulWe can be thankful for things every day! | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Facing the StormJesus calms the storm | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: How Important Are Our Friends?The value of friendship | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Life Has Ups and DownsFriends are so important | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Being GratefulHow do we show our gratitude? | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Special JobsEveryone has a special job to do | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: How Do You Feel?Our feelings often depend on our circumstances | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: DreamingWhat do we want to be when we grow up? | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Somebody’s Feeling LonelyHow can we be good friends to people who feel alone? | Whole School (Pri) |
The Wonderful SparrowWe are all important | Whole School (Pri) |
Smile, It’s SummerBringing sunshine into people’s lives by smiling | Whole School (Pri) |
TEAMThe importance of teamwork | Whole School (Pri) |
Spaghetti JunctionWhich path should we choose? | Whole School (Pri) |
All Pulling TogetherLessons from the story of the enormous turnip | Whole School (Pri) |
Caring for the OceansCaring for the world’s oceans and seas | 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 of the TimeWe can pray at any time | Whole School (Pri) |
Helping MattersHelping makes a difference to those around us | Whole School (Pri) |
I Need That Book!The story of Mary Jones | Whole School (Pri) |
Summer FlowersBeauty, creativity, art: flowers | Whole School (Pri) |
Summer in the GardenWe live in a beautiful world | 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 |
|---|---|
Good FoundationsAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Dame Vera LynnA life well lived | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Keep on Singing!Singing is important | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Smile a GreetingA smile makes a difference | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Standing up for GoodWe need courage to stand up for our beliefs | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: a Beautiful WorldAll things bright and beautiful | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: You Are SpecialChildren are important | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Hope in a Hard PlaceDon’t give up! | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Facing FearThe story of David and Goliath | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Brighten with KindnessBeing kind can have a great effect | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Can You Remember?What special memories do we have? | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: A New AdventureMoving to secondary school | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: In a Knot!How do we approach problems? | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Chase the Clouds AwayWords and actions make a difference | Whole School (Pri) |
A Bigger PicturePlaying your part is more important than you might think | Whole School (Pri) |
A Problem Shared . . .Sharing a problem reduces it in size | Whole School (Pri) |
I Can Be MyselfAll different and all special | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
A Story of Two HousesThe importance of building well | Whole School (Pri) |
Pause for Thought: Always HopeThings will get better | Whole School (Pri) |
Birds Are SingingStarting to understand one another | Whole School (Pri) |
Smiles MatterOur words and actions can inspire others | Whole School (Pri) |
Enormous LoveLove cannot be measured | 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 |
|---|---|
Happy Summer! | Whole School (Pri) |
Unique FingerprintsEach of us has a unique identity | Whole School (Pri) |
You Are UniqueEach of us is special and unique | 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 |
|---|---|
What Is Peace?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Wonderful Birds!An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Hope in a Hard PlaceDon’t give up! | Key Stage 2 |
Don’t Give Up!Good things come to those who work for it | Whole School (Pri) |
A Message from King CanuteThe power of kings | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Growing in ConfidenceGaining confidence to grow in wisdom, knowledge and skills | Key Stage 2 - Church School |
Stepping StonesFollowing and being followed | Whole School (Pri) |
Two Very Different BrothersForgiveness matters | 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 |
|---|---|
Prayer-PlanesPraying is important | Whole School (Pri) |
Not the Same, but DifferentBeing different is a great thing | Whole School (Pri) |
Building on Firm FoundationsHaving a firm foundation in our lives is important | Whole School (Pri) |
Light of the WorldThe second in a series considering the ‘I am’ statements of Jesus | Key Stage 2 |
No One Is an IslandWe need one another | Key Stage 2 |
Ohana‘Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten’ | Whole School (Pri) |
The Story of George MüllerTrusting in God | 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) |
Blowing BubblesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Golden WonderHarvest and the wonder of the world | Whole School (Pri) |
Wishful Thinking?A positive kind of hope | Whole School (Pri) |
An Apple a Day . . .A Harvest assembly - What do our bodies need? | Whole School (Pri) |
Autumn ChangesIn life, everything changes, but God is unchanging | Whole School (Pri) |
New ChallengesMaking the most of every opportunity | 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 |
|---|---|
Being Thankful Every DaySeeking things to be thankful for | Key Stage 2 |
Harvest (or Roald Dahl Day)Roald Dahl Day is on 13 September | Whole School (Pri) |
Doors of opportunityMake the most of every opportunity! - Start of term assembly | Key Stage 2 |
Every Little CountsKindness is important | Whole School (Pri) |
A Packed Lunch!Something small can make a big difference | Whole School (Pri) |
Lots of Apples!Harvest and body image | 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 |
|---|---|
Choices, ChoicesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Autumn LeavesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
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) |
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) |
Harvest ThanksgivingTo help children give thanks for their food - even if it isn't their favourite! | 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) |
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 |