Collective Worship
Our Collective Worship draws on Christian teachings and beliefs whilst being mindful of children’s wider beliefs and non-beliefs. Worship is inclusive and delivered in a way that enables all members of the school community to feel able to be part of the experience, and all staff and children attend. This is one of the many ways that we develop a sense of family and form a strong ethos at our school.
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Collective Worship begins with a reflection on three key symbols; the Bible (God's word) the Cross (Jesus) and the Candle (a symbol of the Holy Spirit). Most worship has a time of reflection and prayer. House Captains sometimes lead the school, so that all members of our community feel part of this important aspect of our school's life, and members of our local 'Open the Book' team join us every week to enact a key bible story.
A typical week of Collective Worship might look like this:
| Day | Content |
| Monday | Values-based, usually led by the Headteacher, with time for reflection and prayer |
| Tuesday | Singing or OPAL play, with time for reflection and prayer |
| Wednesday | Open the Book: Bible stories enacted by local church volunteers, with time for reflection and prayer |
| Thursday | House assemblies, led by House Captains, or Collective Worship based on issues current in school (Eco committee, or Global Neighbours, for example) |
| Friday | Class-based Collective Worship, following on from the theme explored on Monday, with time for class-based reflection and prayer |
The school frequently uses diocesan materials to plan our Collective Worship. We are currently thinking about our blessings and how this helps us to reflect on ourselves, others, beauty and what is beyond.