Worship forms a very special part of daily life in school, whether we gather together as a whole school family or spend time together in our classes or Key Stages. It is a time to learn from Bible stories and events, share an understanding of God’s love and relate the Gospel message and its values to our everyday lives. It is also a time for prayer and reflection.
Inclusive
Collective worship is a special time when the school family can gather, share, learn and reflect. Our worship is distinctly Christian, based on Bible teachings and stories and reflects Anglican traditions. Through our Beacons and individual classes, children are involved in the planning, leading and evaluation of worship. Our collective worship also reflects our local context and our pupils’ experience, including their cultural backgrounds.
Invitational
Our worship provides the opportunity to engage, whilst allowing the freedom of those of different faiths and those who profess no religious faith to be present and to engage with integrity. Acts of prayer are invitational, children and adults are invited to pray if they wish to do so and to pray in their own way.
Inspirational
In accordance with school’s Vision Statement, children and adults are encouraged to ask big questions about who we are and why we do what we do. We encourage children to reflect on their actions and consider issues affecting the wider world. We also include references to issues affecting children’s ‘Harmony’ and well-being – such as bullying and online safety.
Worship is also a time of praise and music naturally enhances this. Music has always had a strong tradition within our school. We love singing too! Whether old traditional hymns or modern choruses with actions! Our worship banner states: ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!’
Our Junior Worship ‘Beacons’ also contribute to worship and prayer across school – placing children at the heart of all we do.
