Assemblies
Collective Worship/ Assemblies
Collective worship / assemblies are held each day. This is important for children and staff to come together as a community to reinforce the school’s shared values.
We aim for all children to join us for assembly but respect the right that parents have to withdraw their children.
It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that:
- Children conduct themselves in a quiet orderly manner within the school building
- The children are aware of and take note of the school values and behaviour system
| Day and time | Type of assembly | Led by |
|---|---|---|
| Monday at 10:15am | Whole School | Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team |
| Tuesday at 9:05am | Key Stage 1 / EYFS | Rotation of KS1 teachers |
| Tuesday at 10:15am | Key Stage 2 Specially designed format for children to lead each week. Children are given advanced notice to play their instrument as part of these assemblies | Led by Y6 children (house captains / school council) and rotation of KS2 teachers to support / facilitate |
| Wednesday at 9:05am | KS1 Singing and reflection | Jacqueline Ozcan |
Wednesday at 10:00 | KS2 Singing and reflection | Emma Chambers |
| Thursday at 10:15am | Whole School Curriculum focus, special curriculum themes - sharing/ demonstrating the curriculum drivers/ motivational- how these have influenced work in class - sharing / showing work; reflection. | Rotation of teachers |
| Friday at 9:10am | Whole School Celebration assembly with invited parents. Alternate KS1 and KS2 certificates based on children demonstrating excellence in work, attitude, improvement, or school values. Presentation of the 'Excellent writing' trophy and Maths 'Whizz' of the week stickers. Each half term we present 3 children with the maths 'reasoning and problems solving' trophy. Reflection. All staff and children attend. | Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team |
Each class will also lead a 15 minute assembly once in the year. This will take place on a Thursday from 9:15am and showcase some of the work undertaken in classes for that term.
School Performances 2020/21
- Nativity based assembly – each December - EYFS and KS1
- Play performance – Spring term - with Year 4 and Year 5 (Y3 tbc)
- Play performance – each July - Year 6
Visiting speakers/ groups
These are arranged throughout the year and join the Monday or Thursday morning assemblies.