To view a secondary 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 |
|---|---|
Gifts and the GiverWhat do you want for Christmas? | Whole School (Sec) |
Getting Ready for ChristmasThe history of Advent calendars | Whole School (Sec) |
A Special GiftExplores the story ‘The Gift of the Magi’ by O. Henry | Whole School (Sec) |
Inside OutUses the film ‘Inside Out’ to explore our emotions | Whole School (Sec) |
What Is Prayer?Prayer is for everyone | Whole School (Sec) |
Somebody Should Do Something!Recycling and the environment | Whole School (Sec) |
Is Giving Better than Receiving?Giving and receiving at Christmas | Whole School (Sec) |
Attitude Problem?The importance of a positive attitude | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
We’re All Waiting!An assembly for the season of Advent | Key Stage 3 |
Getting to the Heart of ChristmasAddressing the geographical and cultural wrapping | Whole School (Sec) |
A Traditional Christmas?A light-hearted look at Christmas | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas HopeThe story of Clair Cline and his violin | Whole School (Sec) |
Shhhhhh!The power of silence in a noisy world | Whole School (Sec) |
Reflections at ChristmasChristmas may be celebrated differently around the world, but its central message is the same | Whole School (Sec) |
For Every Child in DangerThe work of Unicef, founded in December 1946 | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
Successful?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Gandhi and a Way of LifeAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Standing at the DoorAn assembly for the new year | Whole School (Sec) |
Ten Reasons to Love JanuaryA positive start to the year | Whole School (Sec) |
The Wisdom of the Wise MenAn assembly for Epiphany | Whole School (Sec) |
20/20 VisionPlanning ahead for the year 2020 | Whole School (Sec) |
Never AgainHolocaust Memorial Day is on 27 January | Whole School (Sec) |
Making a ResolutionNot just for January! | Whole School (Sec) |
Calendars . . .Differences and similarities | Whole School (Sec) |
New Year, Fresh StartFresh starts in relationships | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
Sticks and StrengthWe are stronger together | Key Stage 3 |
A Change Will Do You GoodHow can we learn and develop through change? | Whole School (Sec) |
Footprints in the SandFacing the tough times | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Looking at a Blank CanvasWe can all paint on the canvas of our lives | Whole School (Sec) |
We Are UniqueAll of us are different, all of us are unique | Whole School (Sec) |
Blue Monday Is Coming!Sometimes, we look for happiness in the wrong places | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
Is Life a Journey?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Key Stage 4/5 |
The Good LifeAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Say It with ChocolateThe life of the Cadbury family | Whole School (Sec) |
Come Alive!Forget the new you; find the true you instead! | Whole School (Sec) |
Well Done!World Compliment Day is on 1 March | Whole School (Sec) |
The Price of LoveAn assembly for Valentine’s Day | Whole School (Sec) |
On the Shoulders of GiantsLessons from Sir Isaac Newton | Whole School (Sec) |
Fasting: What’s It All About?Ash Wednesday is on 26 February 2020 | Whole School (Sec) |
Be My ValentineThe origins of Valentine’s Day | Whole School (Sec) |
An Easter New Year’s Resolution?An assembly for Lent | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
DisappointmentHow do we deal with disappointment? | Whole School (Sec) |
Rest, Relax and RecuperateFinding rest in a hectic world | Whole School (Sec) |
From Hate to LovePeople can change | Key Stage 3/4 - Church School |
Are We Bossy?A look at equality, inspired by International Women’s Day 2017 | Whole School (Sec) |
The Journey of LifeWhat will you become? | Key Stage 4/5 |
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 |
|---|---|
Strengths and WeaknessesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
It's My LifeAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
TrappedEscaping from feeling trapped | Whole School (Sec) |
Time for Spring!The spring equinox is on 20 March 2020 | Key Stage 3 |
In BalanceThe spring equinox is on Friday 20 March 2020 | Whole School (Sec) |
Are We Popular?Was Jesus popular? | Key Stage 3 |
An Enormous Measure!Can we measure love? | Whole School (Sec) |
Crazy or What?As mad as a March hare | Whole School (Sec) |
Who Do We Trust?What does the film ‘Finding Nemo’ have to say about trust? | Whole School (Sec) |
How Do We Respond?When life takes an unexpected turn . . . | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
Flying in a V FormationTeamwork and the V formation of flying geese | Whole School (Sec) |
Who are You?Where do our standards come from? | Whole School (Sec) |
Bridging the GapBridging the generation gap is important | Whole School (Sec) |
When Unexpected Things HappenThe testing life of Roald Dahl | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
Greed, not NeedAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
The Book with Many CoversAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
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 |
|---|---|
#LetsTalkTackling depression | Whole School (Sec) |
EncouragementEveryone needs encouraging! | Whole School (Sec) |
How Much Baggage Do You Carry?How do we cope with the situations in which we find ourselves? | Key Stage 3/4 |
I’m So Angry!How do we deal with the feeling of anger? | Whole School (Sec) |
Selfie CultureHow much time do we spend smiling for the camera? | Whole School (Sec) |
The Gift of LaughterLaughter is good for us | Whole School (Sec) |
Who Do You Want to Be?A look at the different virtues that define us | Whole School (Sec) |
Words Will Never Hurt MeWe need to think about the things we say. | Key Stage 3/4 |
You Are BeautifulEvery single person is special and beautiful | Whole School (Sec) |
Behaviour MattersPointers towards good behaviour | Whole School (Sec) |
ValueDo you understand your true value? | Whole School (Sec) |
Open GatesAn assembly for the start of a new school year | Key Stage 3 |
Forgiveness Is ImportantForgiving makes a difference | Key Stage 4/5 |
Why Are We Here?God and science | Key Stage 4/5 |
Who Is to Blame?How often do we blame other people? | Key Stage 4/5 |
Assemblies linked to the major festivals of world religions.
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Chinese New Year: Gung hei fat choi! Happy new year!To reflect on Chinese new year. | Key Stage 3 |
Eid-ul-AdhaTo find out what happens during the festival of Eid-ul-Adha. | Whole School (Sec) |
Guru Nanak's birthdayTo discover about how Sikhs celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak. | Key Stage 3 |
Holi: Hindu festival, 8 March 2012To understand the meaning behind the festival of Holi and its use of bright colours. | Whole School (Sec) |
PassoverTo understand the link between Passover and freedom. | Whole School (Sec) |
The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi)Loyalty, self-sacrifice, devotion and bravery. | Whole School (Sec) |
VaisakhiTo discover the importance of the Khalsa for Sikhs and why they celebrate the day of its foundation. | Key Stage 3 |