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 |
|---|---|
Feeling LostLooking for direction | Key Stage 3 |
Climb the MountainMountains in our lives | Whole School (Sec) |
Are You Behaving?Behaviour matters | Whole School (Sec) |
Beyond MeasureSome things can’t be measured | Key Stage 3 |
Two Sides of HalloweenIs it fun or scary? | Whole School (Sec) |
Help!A call for help | Key Stage 4/5 |
Are You Frightened?Fear of failure | 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 |
|---|---|
Pause for Thought: Look at the AntsWise as ants! | Whole School (Sec) |
Let’s Get Working!The work ethic | Whole School (Sec) |
Is It Enough?Enough is enough | Whole School (Sec) |
Bathtime RelaxationA soak in the bath can enhance our well-being | Whole School (Sec) |
All Around UsA protective fence | Key Stage 3 |
Are You Listening?The importance of listening | 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) |
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 |
|---|---|
A Long Way From HomeIt sounds familiar | Whole School (Sec) |
Space ExplorationLooking down and around, not up and away | Key Stage 4/5 |
InfluencersAll Saints’ Day is on 1 November | Whole School (Sec) |
What a Letdown!Coping with disappointment | Key Stage 4/5 |
Gift GivingGiving and receiving | Whole School (Sec) |
Tasting God?God’s goodness | Key Stage 3 |
An Enquiry into PhilosophyWorld Philosophy Day is on Thursday 16 November 2023 | Key Stage 4/5 |
Light Up NovemberHow do we feel in November? | Key Stage 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
SnowflakesAll different, all special | Key Stage 3 |
Learning from IcarusListening to advice | Whole School (Sec) |
Shine the LightThe light within each of us | Whole School (Sec) |
Important MemorialsRemembrance Day is on 11 November | Key Stage 3 |
Actively WaitingAdvent: a season of looking forward | 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 |
|---|---|
Alternative VoicesAn assembly from the Culham St Gabriel archive | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Plants and UsHelping our well-being by caring for plants | Whole School (Sec) |
One Starry NightThe Geminid meteor shower | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas GiftsThe importance of giving and receiving | Key Stage 3 |
The Heart of ChristmasGeographical and cultural wrapping | Whole School (Sec) |
Pinning the BlameWe are responsible | Whole School (Sec) |
An Unsettled NightFeeling unsettled | Key Stage 3 |
Christmas ExpectationsDo they know it’s Christmas? | Whole School (Sec) |
Waiting TimesAdvent, the season of waiting | 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 |
|---|---|
Lessons from Long AgoAre teachings from the Bible still relevant today? | Whole School (Sec) |
Hark the HeraldsAn important announcement | Key Stage 3 |
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?Forced journeys | Whole School (Sec) |
Here Comes Advent!The history of the Advent calendar | Whole School (Sec) |
The History of the Christmas TreeFrom winter solstice celebrations to Queen Victoria’s decorating traditions | Whole School (Sec) |
Christmas GiftsThe importance of giving and receiving | Key Stage 3 |
A Joyful ChristmasThe meaning of ‘joy’ | Whole School (Sec) |
| Title | Suitability |
|---|---|
Aiming for PeaceThe fruits of peace | Key Stage 4/5 |
Finding Some BalanceLooking after our well-being | Whole School (Sec) |
The Power of IntrovertsKnowing ourselves | Whole School (Sec) |
What Matters Most?Values are important | Whole School (Sec) |
When I Grow UpWhat will you become? | Whole School (Sec) |
Looking AheadThe year in front of us | Whole School (Sec) |
Backwards and ForwardsThe year ahead | Whole School (Sec) |
FoundationsPreparing for the year ahead | 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 Journey to Middle-EarthLessons from ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ | Key Stage 4/5 |
Believe in YourselfFollowing our dreams and embracing obstacles | Whole School (Sec) |
The January BluesHow are you feeling? | Key Stage 4/5 |
I Can See ClearlyThe Christian festival of Epiphany is on 6 January | Whole School (Sec) |
Friends and FriendshipFriends are important | Key Stage 3 |
Stepping StonesOne step at a time | 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 |
|---|---|
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 |