Every half term, we consider a different Christian value as the focus for our collective worship. There are 18 values in total. On Friday 1st February 2019, we had a Values for Life day. During the day, each of our 18 classes spent time considering one of the 18 values. They all produced a piece of art work for the school hall to display their value.
The document below tells you about our Values for Life day and each of the values that we considered.
Every day, all children have a daily act of collective worship (sometimes called an assembly).
To help keep us all sage during the COVID-19 pandemic our regular acts of collective worship are not taking place in the hall. Children are staying in their bubbles in their classrooms.
The table below shows what usually happens each day of the week with 2020-21's temporary amendments in italics.
Day |
Infants |
Juniors |
Monday |
Class or year group collective worship
Virtual Collective Worship led by Mr. Averis and delivered in classrooms. |
Juniors led by Mr. Averis, Year 6 Take-over or a visitor School Hall Virtual Collective Worship led by Mr. Averis and delivered in classrooms. |
Tuesday |
Infants led by Mr. Averis, Year 6 Take-over or a visitor School Hall Class Collective Worship based upon Values For Life. |
Class or year group collective worship
Class Collective Worship based upon Values For Life. |
Wednesday |
Class or year group collective worship Class Collective Worship prepared by Reverend Anne. |
Class or year group collective worship Class Collective Worship prepared by Reverend Anne. |
Thursday |
Infants led by different teachers School Hall
Class Collective Worship alternates between listening to traditional hymns and sharing a Bible story. |
Open the book or Sing and praise Led on a Rota School Hall Class Collective Worship alternates between listening to traditional hymns and sharing a Bible story. |
Friday |
Celebration Collective Worship - Infants and Juniors together Led by Mr. Averis and Mrs. Carvell - School Hall Virtual Celebration Worship delivered in classrooms. Led by Mr. Averis and Mrs. Carvell. |
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
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
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