Updated 19th August, 2026

by

Mrs M Carvell

As a Church of England school, we deliver an act of Collective Worship every day.

Our daily Christian Collective Worship at St John’s, to which all staff, children and visitors attend, is the heartbeat of our school. It is unifying and inclusive, recognising the personal integrity of all members of our school community appropriate to the family backgrounds of the pupils and their ages and aptitudes.

Collective Worship plays a central role at St John’s, modelling our Christian ethos and values and proudly demonstrating our church school identity.

It offers everyone an opportunity to worship through engaging in relevant, meaningful experiences and provides opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. 

Weekly Structure:

Collective Worship is delivered through our four part structure of.....

1. Welcome/Gather

2. Word/Listen

3. Worship/Prayer/Response

4. Witness/Send/Go/Mission

Every half term, we consider a different Christian value using Values For Life (supported by Roots & Fruits as necessary) as the focus for our collective worship.

There are 18 values in total. 

Do you have something for which you would like us to pray?

The children close some acts of Collective Worship by saying and signing the Lord's Prayer.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in Heaven

Hallowed be your name

Your Kingdom come

Your will be done

On Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us today our daily bread

And forgive us our sins

As we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation

But deliver us from evil.

For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,

Forever and ever,

Amen

Autumn 1: Justice

Proverbs 31:8  

‘Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute.’ 

Summer 2: Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you". 

Summer 1: Trust

Proverbs 3:5-6

'Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.

Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one

who will keep you on track.'

Spring 2: Peace

Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

Spring 1: Creativity

Exodus 31:1–5:

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge

and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs.”

Autumn 2: Courage

Joshua 1:9 (ESV): 

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go". 

Autumn 1: Responsibility

Proverbs 22:6,

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it,"

Autumn 1: Humility

'All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.' 

1 Peter 5:5b

Autumn 2: Generosity

'Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,

or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.'

2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV  

Spring 1: Respect & Reverence

“Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.”

 1 Peter 2:17

Spring 2: Wisdom

'Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.'

Proverbs 19:20

Summer 1: Perseverance

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will

receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

Summer 2: 

2023

Justice

Autumn 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of justice. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Welcome back - Mr. Averis

Justice linked to Kolkata - Mr. Averis

Justice for the poor - Mr. Averis

Harvest Festival - Mr. Averis

Standing up for those who are treated unjustly - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

Making a difference- Mr. Averis

Including others - Mr. Averis

God's justice - Reverend Anne

Those who seek the LORD understand justice fully - Proverbs 28:5

Forgiveness

Summer 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of forgiveness. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Forgiveness linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Saying sorry and being forgiven - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

Being forgiven and starting again - Reverend Anne

Amazing Grace-a story of forgiveness - Mr. Averis

Mental Health - changes including transition - Mental Health Support Team (visitors)

Global Education - KS2 children led by Mrs Higgs

Forgive us our sins - Mr. Averis

Forgive as the Lord forgave you - Colossians 3:13

Trust

Summer 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of trust. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Trust linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Having trust in others - Reverend Anne

Trustworthiness - Mr. Averis

Trusting that God can use us - Class teachers

Trusting God when the going gets tough - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

Global Education - KS2 children led by Mrs Higgs

Trust in the LORD with all your heart - Proverbs 3:5

Peace

Spring 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of peace. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Peace linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Peaceful places - Reverend Anne

Prince of peace - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

Living at peace with the world - Mr. Averis

Global Education - KS2 children led by Mrs Higgs

Blessed are the Peacemakers - Matthew 5:9

Creativity

Spring 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of creativity. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Creativity linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

An artist's eye on creation - Mr. Averis

Global Education - KS2 children led by Mrs Higgs

Carers of creation - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

The miracle of creation - Mr. Averis

Using our senses to enjoy creation - Reverend Anne

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth - Genesis 1:1

2022

Courage

Autumn 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of courage. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Courage linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Encouraging others - Mr. Averis

Facing our fears with courage - Reverend Anne

Facing bullies with courage - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

The courage to stand firm - Mr. Averis

Courage to make the first move - Mr. Averis

Global Education - KS2 children led by Mrs Higgs

Christmas -  a time to give - Mr. Averis

Be strong and of good courage…for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you - Deuteronomy 31:6

Responsibility

Autumn 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of responsibility. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Welcome back and responsibility linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Taking responsibility for what we say - Mr. Averis

Taking responsibility for our time - Mr. Averis

Taking responsibility for managing our anger - Emma and Abby from Valley CIDs

Using our gifts responsibly - Mr. Averis

Taking responsibility for our family members - Mr. Averis

Global Learning - The Global Citizens club led by Mrs Higgs

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart - it is the Lord Christ you are serving - Colossians 3:23-24

Service

Summer 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of service. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Service linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Sacrificial service - Mr. Averis

A queen serves her people - Mr. Averis

Awards for service - Mr. Averis

Courageous service - Mr. Averis

Serving the local community - Emma from Valley CIDs

Global Learning - The Global Citizens club led by Mrs Higgs

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing - Psalms 100:2

Perseverance

Summer 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of perseverance. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Perseverance linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Persevering with the truth - Mr. Averis

Persevering to finish the job - Individual class teachers

Persevering to the end - Mr. Averis

Global Learning - The Global Citizens club led by Mrs Higgs

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us - Hebrews 12:1

Wisdom

Spring 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of wisdom. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Wisdom linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Wisdom from the Tree of Life - Mr. Averis

The wisdom of building on secure foundations - Sue from ValleyCids

Learning wisdom from our parents - Reverend Anne

The true mother (linked with Mothers' Day) - Mr. Averis

Global Learning - The Global Citizens club led by Mrs Higgs

He who holds his tongue is wise - Proverbs 10:19

Respect and Reverence

Spring 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of respect and reverence. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Respect linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Respect & reverence for God's creation - Sue from Valley CIDs

Respect & reverence for animals - Mr. Averis

Respect & reverence for sacred objects - Reverend Anne

Respect & reverence for God - Mr. Averis

Global Learning - The Global Citizens club led by Mrs Higgs

Show proper respect to everyone - 1 Peter 2:17

2021

Generosity

Autumn 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of generosity. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Generosity linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Unconditional Generosity - Mr. Averis

The Joy of Being Generous - Sue from Valley CIDs

Giving Time Generously - Mr. Averis

Giving Generously - Mr. Averis

Generosity for Future Generations - Reverend Anne

Generosity at Christmas - Mr. Averis

Searching for the Truth  - Mr. Averis

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed - Proverbs 11:25

Truthfulness

Autumn 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of truthfulness. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Welcome Back! - Mr. Averis

Truthfulness linked with Kolkata - a Global Issue - Mr. Averis

Truth and Deception - Mr. Averis

Choosing the Truth - Mr. Averis

Standing for the Truth - Mr. Averis

Harvest festival - Mr. Averis

Seeing the Truth - Reverend Anne

Searching for the Truth  - Mr. Averis

The one...who speaks the truth from their heart...will never be shaken - Psalm 15 v 2-5

Hope

Summer 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of hope. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Jesus is the Hope of the World - Class teachers

The Rainbow - a symbol of hope - Mr. Averis

Planting Hope - Takeover Team

Hope for the future - Mr. Averis

Bringing Hope to Others - Mr. Averis

Pushing Through - Mr. Averis

Hopeful Holidays  - Mr. Averis

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 10:25

Humility

Summer 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of humility. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Showing humility by serving others - Mr. Averis

Humility to seek help - Mr. Averis

Humility to take advice - Mr. Averis

Living a humble life - Mr. Averis

Mental Health Awareness Week - Mrs. Winson-Bushby and friends

Learning humility - Mr. Averis

Living for others - Mr. Averis

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up - James 4 v 10

Friendship

Spring 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of friendship. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Friendship in Good Times and Bad- Mr. Averis

Friendship, the Greatest Treasure- Mr. Averis

Friends Again- Mr. Averis

Friends in Trouble- Mr. Averis

Trusting our Friends- Mr. Averis

A friend loves at all times - Proverbs 17:17

Compassion

Spring 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of compassion. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

God's compassion for his people - Mr. Averis

Showing compassion to others by sharing- Mr. Averis

Compassion for the elderly - Mr. Averis

Compassion for neighbours in need- Mr. Averis

Compassion for the poor - Mr. Averis

Compassion and mental health- Mrs Winson-Bushby and friends

The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness - Exodus 34:6

2020

Thankfulness

Autumn 2: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of thankfulness. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Remembering to say thank you - Mr. Averis

Saying Grace- Mr. Averis

Extravagant thanks - Mr. Averis

Creation praise- Mr. Averis

Christian Aid - Mrs Robinson and friends

Counting your blessings- Mr. Averis

Thankful for the good news- Mr. Averis

In all things, give thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Justice

Autumn 1: This half-term, the children are learning about the value of justice. Here is an overview of each week's topic and leader:

Welcome back - Mr. Averis

Justice for the poor - Mr. Averis

Standing up for those who are treated unjustly - Mr. Averis

Making a difference- Mr. Averis

Including others - Mr. Averis

Making wise decisions - Mr. Averis

God's justice - Mr. Averis

Keeping God's rules - Mr. Averis

Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of one another - 2 Corinthian 8:21