OUR Collective Worship

A act of collective worship takes place daily. Worship is designed to be inclusive, inspirational and invitational, and to develop children's spirituality. Each half term the school attends a 'Praise Assembly' at St Ann's Church. These are planned collaboratively to reflect the focus of worship in school, and the liturgical calendar. We recognise that our collective worship should provide the opportunity for everyone to be included whilst allowing those of different faiths, and those who profess no faith, to be present and engage with integrity. Collective Worship Policy

Foundation Values and Collective Worship

Our Foundation Values are central to the mission of the school. Each half term we breakdown these values into weekly thoughts and invitational prayers, drawing inspiration from relevant Bible readings.

Christian Values Focus (from 2025/26)

Term	Value
Autumn 1	Love
Autumn 2	Endurance
Spring 1	Compassion
Spring 2	Forgiveness
Summer 1	Wisdom
Summer 2	Creation

 Christian Value Focus 2024/25

2024/25	1st Half	2nd Half
Term 1	Koinonia	Compassion
Term 2	Creation	Endurance
Term 3	Wisdom	Friendship

The 'Big Story of the Bible' and Collective Worship

Collective worship supports and reinforces the Christian identity of our school. A weekly whole school worship focuses on developing the children's knowledge and understanding of the themes and chronology of the Bible. This is then, reinforced through a weekly class worship.

Singing Assembly

We recognise that worship takes many forms and value the communal joy that signing and music can bring. A singing assembly takes place each week during which children learn hymns and other songs connected to our foundational values and/or the liturgical calendar.

Celebration Assembly

Every Friday we have a Celebration Assembly to which all families are invited. As well as praying and signing hymns we celebrate pupil's achievements. 

Prior to the assembly class teachers select one child whose actions have exemplified our vision and values to be awarded a special certificate. 

Children who have been entered into the 'Gold Book', for outstanding learning or behaviour, three times in a term receive a 'Gold Certificate' in Celebration Assembly; to which their family are invited.

Children who have had 100% attendance during the previous week are entered in to a raffle draw. With two children randomly selected for a small prize.

Other certificates and awards (for swimming or competitions etc.) are also presented during Celebration Assembly. 

Praise Assembly

Our half termly 'Praise Assemblies' (school church services) follow the liturgical calendar and/or focus on our school values. Parents and families are always welcome to join us for Praise Assembly, which take place on a  Friday, and are advertised in our monthly newsletter.