Collective Worship in School

Our focus in collective worship this term is linked to our value of 'Thankfulness'.

On a Monday, collective worship is led by Mrs Plows or our vicar Rev.James and is focussed on our school values and how we live them out.

On a Tuesday, collective worship is led by Mrs Farmer (our specialist music teacher) and we learn to sing together and use music to develop our sense of spirituality.

On a Wednesday, collective worship is les by Mrs Kuku and uses resources from the Diocese of Guilford.  This term, we are reflecting on some of Jesus’ words in the ‘Sermon on the Mount’, containing the statements known as the ‘Beatitudes’ which set out the topsy-turvy manifesto of God’s Kingdom. We reflect on how these ideas might help to shape our school community life in the way that we try to treat each other. The ‘how-to-be-at(t)itudes’ also line up with significant calendar events in this term, such as Harvest and Remembrance, and even towards Christmas, when we will celebrate the topsy-turviness of the story of how God came to earth as a tiny baby through some prophecies, including Mary’s own song of worship on hearing the news from Angel Gabriel.

On a Thursday, collective worship is led by Mr Murray using the Picture News resources which also link to the British Values and Protected Characteristics.

On a Friday, collective worship is led by Mrs Stutters and focusses on a celebration of our learning and achievements from our community.  All children are welcome to bring in awards and celebrations from activities outside of school to share with everyone.

What does a typical worhsip look like in our school?

Trinitarian candles are lit to signify the coming together of everyone for worship.

Music to played on entry – Song linked to Spirituality/value. Children to stand and sing – leader signal when to sit. 

Good morning with trinitatiran gathering words and opening verse. 

Introduce theme for worship and link to previous worship in the term.

Main content. 

Reflection – children and staff given quiet time in thought. Wednesday and Thursday – Collingtree Collective  collect responses from children and staff to keep in our reflection floor book.

Prayer – Delivered by Collingtree Collective. 

Morning Music played on exit. 

We include prayers and reflection as part of our collective worship which are always invitational.  Please also see our collective worship policy for further details.