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 Harvest QuizLearning about harvest celebrations | Whole School (Pri) |
Sowing and ReapingThe history of harvest festivals | Whole School (Pri) |
We Are Part of God’s Creation!The wonder of the world | Key Stage 1 |
The JourneyDon’t forget to enjoy the view! | Whole School (Pri) |
Sharing Our Good ThingsThe importance of sharing | Whole School (Pri) |
Exploring Our FeelingsHow we feel affects our actions | Whole School (Pri) |
No Tricks, Just TreatsAn assembly for Halloween | Whole School (Pri) |
Honestly!Honesty or dishonesty? | 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 |
|---|---|
Giving and ReceivingThe importance of being generous | Whole School (Pri) |
Animals Are SpecialPets are special 'St Francis' Day on 4 October | Whole School (Pri) |
Lots of Apples!Harvest and body image | Key Stage 2 |
Autumn ChangesIn life, everything changes, but God is unchanging | Whole School (Pri) |
An Apple a Day . . .A Harvest assembly - What do our bodies need? | 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 |
|---|---|
Loud or Quiet?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Look InsideAn 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) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Favourite ThingsWhat do we like best? | Whole School (Pri) |
Sparklers and StarsShining brightly in the world | Whole School (Pri) |
Remembering to RememberWhen to remember and when to forget | Whole School (Pri) |
We Will RememberAn assembly for Remembrance Day | Whole School (Pri) |
Who Is St Andrew?St Andrew’s Day is on 30 November | Whole School (Pri) |
Let the Countdown Begin!An assembly for Advent | Whole School (Pri) |
Wait for It . . .Why do we have Advent? | Whole School (Pri) |
Be Prepared!An Advent assembly | 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 |
|---|---|
Lots of LightConsiders Jesus' statement, ‘I am the light of the world’ | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
We Will Remember ThemAn assembly for Remembrance Day | Whole School (Pri) |
Lots of Fireworks!Bonfire Night is more fun when we remember to be safe | Whole School (Pri) |
RememberingThe importance of remembering | 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 |
|---|---|
Think Before You SpeakAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Remembrance DayAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Christmas JumpersCaring for others at Christmas | Whole School (Pri) |
Ready or Not?Getting ready for Christmas | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas Around the WorldA worldwide party | Whole School (Pri) |
In God’s HandsThe importance of trust | Whole School (Pri) |
What’s Going On Inside?How are we feeling? | Whole School (Pri) |
Dreams and Jacket in TattersBased on the children’s book ‘Joe’s Bros and the Bus That Goes’ | Whole School (Pri) |
Look at the Christmas Lights!Lights in the darkness | Whole School (Pri) |
What’s Inside the Cracker?Anticipating good things! | 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 |
|---|---|
Sing!Singing together | Whole School (Pri) |
Silent Night: the Story of a Favourite Christmas Carol2018 marks 200 years since ‘Silent night’ was written | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas crackersTo convey the anticipation felt at Christmas, both before the first Christmas and today. | Whole School (Pri) |
Crisis at ChristmasChristmas can be a lonely time for the homeless | Whole School (Pri) |
A Big Surprise for EveryoneThe very first Christmas was a big surprise! | Whole School (Pri) |
Angels at ChristmasDo you believe in angels? | Whole School (Pri) - Church School |
Christmas TreesThe history of the Christmas tree | Key Stage 2 |
A Christmas CrackerThe story of Christmas | 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 |
|---|---|
Christmas Around the World: SwedenAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Christmas Around the World: RussiaAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Key Stage 2 |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Backwards and ForwardsWhat’s behind the New Year door? | Whole School (Pri) |
Making a Fresh StartEveryone can start again | Whole School (Pri) |
Going on a JourneyAn assembly for Epiphany | Whole School (Pri) |
Chase Those Blues AwayWhat can we do to help ourselves feel better? | Whole School (Pri) |
How Wise Were the Wise Men?Wisdom and discernment | Whole School (Pri) |
We Are All Important!All different; all special | Whole School (Pri) |
Nobody’s Perfect!Uses the game Simon Says | Whole School (Pri) |
How Important Are Our Friends?The value of friendship | 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 |
|---|---|
Chalking the DoorConsiders the festival of Epiphany | Whole School (Pri) |
Another Ring, Another YearEvery experience leads to growth | Whole School (Pri) |
The Best YearWriting a letter to 'future me' as a way of assessing our aims for the coming year | Key Stage 2 |
SearchingSome things are worth searching for | Key Stage 2 |
The Importance of Saying 'Thank You'An assembly in the ‘Hello, Scruff!’ series | Reception / Key Stage 1 |
The Importance of the Little ToeEvery part of the body is important | Whole School (Pri) |
Unique FingerprintsEach of us has a unique identity | Whole School (Pri) |
From Little AcornsGreat oaks from little acorns grow | 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 |
|---|---|
Clocks and TimeAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Pri) |
Valuing Our SensesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Reception / Key Stage 1 - 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 |