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 |
|---|---|
The Importance of RememberingA reflection for use on or around Remembrance Day | Whole School (Sec) |
Human Fruit MachineThinking about the future | Key Stage 3 |
The MayflowerThe story of a ship | Whole School (Sec) |
What Are We Waiting For?The season of Advent | Whole School (Sec) |
How Do We Communicate?A look at Morse code | Whole School (Sec) |
Knock-On EffectWhat goes around comes around | Whole School (Sec) |
That’s an OrderThe Ten Commandments . . . or not? | Key Stage 4/5 |
An Unexpected AdventNot quite what we were anticipating! | 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 |
|---|---|
Saint AndrewSt Andrew’s Day is on 30 November | Key Stage 3/4 |
Advent: Anticipation and HopeThe season of preparation | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Part of a BodyWorking together is important | Whole School (Sec) - Church School |
Remembering the Battle of the SommeThe centenary of the Battle of the Somme | Whole School (Sec) |
Peace One DayWorking together for peace in the world | Whole School (Sec) |
Unsung HeroesInspirational people of the Second World War | 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 Surprises of GodAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Key Stage 4/5 - Church School |
Sharing SuccessAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| 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) |
Come Alive!Forget the new you; find the true you instead! | 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) |
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 |
|---|---|
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) |
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 |
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 |