Collective Worship 

Collective worship is an important part of the day and is based upon the foundations and principles of the Church of England. It is a chance for us to come together and think about our school, the communities in which we live and our impact on the wider world.

We follow the structure of 'Gathering' 'Engaging' 'Responding' and 'Sending' 

Gathering - A special atmosphere is created to show the children that this is a distinctive part of our school day. We light a candle and say "We light this candle to remind us that Jesus is the light of the world."

Engaging - We engage (‘get to grips with’) the big things and the little things in life. 

Responding - Time is given for individual and group, reflection and thought, so that those attending can respond in a variety of ways. 

Sending - Summarising the worship in a meaningful short message used to create an opportunity for those attending to implement the ideas covered and to conclude the worship.

The act of collective worship is cross-curricular in content. It links with the aims of the school and relates to the social, moral, spiritual and cultural education of the children. Children bring to the worship information and ideas arising from their work within a range of curriculum areas. 

Timetable of collective worship 

Monday – Miss Price

Tuesday – Mr Watson

Wednesday – Mr Snow

Thursday – Class or Key Stage Worship

Friday – Mrs Wakefield 

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 Withdrawing Pupils from Collective Worship

As a Church of England school, we hold great value in collective worship and view it is time to help children discover their place in the world. We also feel that it provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore their own beliefs, gain an understanding of God and discover similarities and differences between Christianity and other religions. However, if you would like to withdraw your child totally or partially from collective worship, please contact Miss Price to discuss the withdrawal and explore your concerns.