Assemblies (Collective Worship)

At Woodlands Primary School, the regular act of meeting together as a whole school, is viewed as an integral and important part of school life. It is a time where we come together to celebrate and reflect, through assemblies and collective worship. Collective worship, at our school, is based broadly on Christian values. As such, the contributions of staff, pupils, and other visitors are valued highly. As frequently as possible, we ensure that assemblies are led by external visitors including: authors, extra curricular companies, religious speakers and motivational visitors. 

Our current schedule is as follows:
Monday: Whole school assembly. ‘Picture News’ assembly linked to current topics/
news. This is usually led by the Assistant  Headteachers.
Tuesday: Key Stage 2 phase assembly. Themes usually include, national or worldwide celebrations or festivals and current topics or educational points of interest e.g. World Poetry Day, Chinese New Year, and World Religion Day. Subject leaders also deliver assemblies linked to their Subject area. During this time KS1 hold class assemblies, usually based on Newsround stories.
Wednesday: Music themed assembly (currently led by a RE lead and Y3/4 phase lead both are choir leaders). This provides opportunity to rehearse/ consolidate known Worship songs alongside opportunities to sing modern and current songs the children are familiar with. Musical groups within school are also given the opportunity to perform to an audience including the School Choir.
Thursday: Key Stage 1 phase assembly. Themes usually include, national or worldwide celebrations or festivals and current topics or educational points of interest e.g. World Poetry Day, Chinese New Year, and World Religion Day. Subject leaders also deliver assemblies linked to their Subject area. During this time KS2 hold class assemblies, usually based on Newsround stories.
Friday: Whole school ‘Secrets of Success’ (a range of school based values) and
SMSC/British Values linked assembly, during which, we celebrate whole school and
individual achievement both in and out of School. This is usually led by the Headteacher.