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 |
|---|---|
A Pinch of SaltAdvice from St Thomas, whose feast day is 3 July | Whole School (Sec) |
YesterdayUnder a cloud? | Key Stage 3 |
You Are What You WatchExercising self-control over the things that we watch and play | Key Stage 3 |
Here Come the YoungTime for the holidays! | Whole School (Sec) |
Inspiring IdeasThe invention of basketball | Whole School (Sec) |
Being SilentThe importance of quietness | Whole School (Sec) |
A Question of IdentityWho are you? | Key Stage 4/5 |
Moving OnLifelong learning | 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 |
|---|---|
Rest, Relax and RecuperateFinding rest in a hectic world | Whole School (Sec) |
Just 20 MinutesA small amount of time can make a big difference | Whole School (Sec) |
Have You Been Lost?Which way shall we go? | Whole School (Sec) |
From Hate to LovePeople can change | Key Stage 3/4 - Church School |
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 |
|---|---|
PilgrimageAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Carpe Diem or Plan Ahead?An assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
TeamNo one has it all, but together we make a team | Whole School (Sec) |
How Are You Feeling Today?Feelings at the start of a new school year | Whole School (Sec) |
It’s Not Where You Start . . .The power to change things | Key Stage 3 |
Small and BeautifulMighty oaks from little acorns grow | Whole School (Sec) |
Actions Speak Louder Than WordsStanding up for our beliefs | Whole School (Sec) |
Embracing ChangeWhy we shouldn’t be afraid of change | Whole School (Sec) |
When I Was BornDoes birth order affect behaviour? | Key Stage 4/5 |
The One Hour BibleCan you read the Bible in one hour? | 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 |
|---|---|
Look At What I've Made!God’s creations and ours | Whole School (Sec) |
It’s the ClimbMountains and experiences | Whole School (Sec) |
How to Make the Most of Your HolidayHow can we make the summer even better? | 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 |
|---|---|
The World and MeAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Seizing OpportunitiesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Setting OffPreparing for the new school year | Whole School (Sec) |
Better Than My BestRestart and achieve | Whole School (Sec) |
Rugby World Cup 2019Focusing on success | Key Stage 4/5 |
When Will We Ever Learn?The eightieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War | Whole School (Sec) |
Unexpected HopeExpect the unexpected | Key Stage 3 - Church School |
Changes Are Good!Reflecting on changes in the past year | Whole School (Sec) |
We Reap What We SowLessons from cress | Whole School (Sec) |
Forgiveness and ReconciliationThe importance of forgiveness | 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 |
|---|---|
Footprints in the SandFacing the tough times | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Backwards and ForwardsLooking backwards and forwards will help us in our lives | Whole School (Sec) |
Looking at a Blank CanvasWe can all paint on the canvas of our lives | Whole School (Sec) |
Don’t Be Afraid of Change!Embracing change and moving forward | Whole School (Sec) |
Start HereAn assembly for the start of the school year | 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 |
|---|---|
Speaking - and What Is HeardAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Hope for the FutureAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
A Harvest selection
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Reaping and sowingStudents are encouraged to consider the way that academic achievements are based on careful preparation. | Whole School (Sec) |
Harvest (sharing)To show the students how they can work together so that nobody misses out. | Key Stage 3 |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
What Are We Sowing?A harvest celebration | Whole School (Sec) |
Faith: Walking on WaterWhat is faith? | Key Stage 4/5 - Church School |
Time FliesMaking the most of the moment | Whole School (Sec) |
Mind FullA Halloween assembly | Whole School (Sec) |
Beneath the SurfaceAre we like salt? | Whole School (Sec) |
Keep on Looking!Lost and found | Whole School (Sec) |
Learning from FailureIf at first you don’t succeed, try, try again | Whole School (Sec) |
Are We Listening?Different types of hearing | 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 |
|---|---|
JoyThe meaning of ‘joy’ | Whole School (Sec) |
How Do You See It?It takes time to see what a person is really like | Whole School (Sec) |
Life Is Like a HarvestHarvest time can remind us to use our talents | Whole School (Sec) |
It’s Broken!Brokenness can be mended | Whole School (Sec) |
Who Do You Think You Are?Checking our self-image | Whole School (Sec) |
Wearing a MaskWho am I? | 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 |
|---|---|
The Importance of ForgivenessAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
Alternative VoicesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
A Harvest selection
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Harvest (sharing)To show the students how they can work together so that nobody misses out. | Key Stage 3 |
Reaping and sowingStudents are encouraged to consider the way that academic achievements are based on careful preparation. | 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 |