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 |
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Happy Birthday, Human Rights!Celebrates 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted | Whole School (Sec) |
The Boy and the Piano: John Lewis Christmas Advert 2018Memories and thoughtful gifts | Whole School (Sec) |
The Discontented LifeSocial media and the comparison trap | Whole School (Sec) |
Will It Snow?Snow: a fresh start | Whole School (Sec) |
#ChristmasThe Nativity through tweets | Key Stage 3 |
A Christmas ADVENTureThe plot unfolds | Whole School (Sec) |
From Darkness Came LightThe symbolism of darkness and light | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas from Joseph’s PerspectiveIn the background | Key Stage 3 |
Christmas from Mary’s PerspectiveMary’s surprise | 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 |
|---|---|
What an Adventure!An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas HopeThe story of Clair Cline and his violin | Whole School (Sec) |
AdventAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Reflections at ChristmasChristmas may be celebrated differently around the world, but its central message is the same | Whole School (Sec) |
Gifts at ChristmasThe importance of giving and receiving | Key Stage 3 |
God Is ThereRemembering God in our busy lives | 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 |
|---|---|
Reflections About GodAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas PoemsAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
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Follow Your StarEpiphany: the story of the wise men | Whole School (Sec) |
The Doorway to the YearThe meaning of January | Whole School (Sec) |
Less Is MoreFood rationing during the Second World War | Whole School (Sec) |
The January ManA new year starts | Key Stage 4/5 |
What’s in a Name?Are our names important? | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Time for a Change?Change can happen | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Some Secrets of SuccessIf at first you don’t succeed . . . | Key Stage 3 |
Essentials for Daily Living: Five a DayFruit of the Spirit | 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 |
|---|---|
The Importance of ForgivenessAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
A Change Will Do You GoodHow can we learn and develop through change? | Whole School (Sec) |
UnchangingAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Heavy BoxesCarrying the problems of life | Whole School (Sec) |
The Most Precious GiftsWhich was your favourite present? | 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 |
|---|---|
People of the BibleAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Doing Something to Make a DifferenceAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
We Can Work It OutSeeking the help of others | Whole School (Sec) |
Hidden TalentsCelebrating individual talent | Key Stage 3 |
Do We Jump to Conclusions?It’s easy to make false assumptions | Key Stage 3 |
Beyond the Golden RuleAn assembly for Valentine’s Day | Whole School (Sec) |
What Is Selfless Love?Love has a cost | Whole School (Sec) |
The Power of ForgivenessThe burnt cross of Coventry Cathedral | Whole School (Sec) |
Fruit of the Spirit: FaithfulnessAre we faithful? | Whole School (Sec) |
The Importance of RespectThe need to show respect to others | Key Stage 4/5 |
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 |
|---|---|
Leadership Part 2 – Little ThingsPart two in a series about developing leadership potential in students | Whole School (Sec) |
Reaction TimeLearning to respond in a new way | Whole School (Sec) |
Get ConnectedSome of the challenges of social media | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Just 20 MinutesA small amount of time can make a big difference | Whole School (Sec) |
Image Matters?We are wonderfully made! | Whole School (Sec) |
Letting Go of the BaggageResentment and bitterness weigh us down | Whole School (Sec) |
Leadership Part 1 – QualitiesPart one in a series about developing leadership potential in students | 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 |
|---|---|
Who Am I?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Let’s Look After Our PlanetAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Pancake Day: LentShrove Tuesday is on 5 March 2019 | Key Stage 3 |
Lent and TemptationLent begins on 6 March 2019 | Whole School (Sec) |
Preparing the GroundIt's not just what you do, it's where you do it | Whole School (Sec) |
KoinoniaKoinonia: what does it mean? | Key Stage 3 |
Why Didn’t We Listen?We should listen to good advice | Whole School (Sec) |
Where Are You Going?Life is a journey | Whole School (Sec) |
A Good LifeThe fruit of the Spirit | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
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 Power of ConnectionOvercoming the poverty of loneliness | Whole School (Sec) |
Part of a BodyWorking together is important | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Don’t Phub Me!Focusing on the important things in life | Whole School (Sec) |
Breathing Space - the Debt TrapAn assembly by The Children’s Society | Key Stage 4/5 |
Mad As a March HareBeing spontaneous and imaginative | 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 |
|---|---|
Being MyselfAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Dare to Be DifferentAn 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) |
PassoverTo understand the link between Passover and freedom. | Whole School (Sec) |
Passover: 7-14 April 2012To explore 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 |