Worship

Through our Acts of Collective Worship we aim to:

give opportunities to reflect on the Christian faith
consider the importance of prayer, meditation and silence
develop a respect for each other's beliefs and opinions
encourage a sense of unity and personal identity
build a concept of individual self-worth and uniqueness
realise our commitment to each other; staff and pupils alike
encourage Christian personal, social and moral values
think about the needs of others
provide a richness and variety of experiences.

During Collective Worship all our children will be given opportunities to reflect, share, listen and sing. Throughout each term these opportunities will occur through poetry, story telling, Bible readings, visual aids, drama, shared experiences, prayers, silence, meditation, songs and hymns. Within this variety of media we recognise, affirm and celebrate:

an appreciation of our world
matters of truth, goodness and beauty
the highest achievement of which we are capable
a recognition of the interdependence of human beings especially those in need
our belief in God as Creator, Jesus and the Holy Spirit
The Bible as the unique authority as God's word for Christians.

A number of the staff take it in turn to lead Collective Worship and these are planned and recorded as part of our school's spiritual and moral development. Children take an active part in preparing and leading worship fortnightly and parents are invited to this.

Our local ministers are invited to take our Collective Worship several times a term, and special events in the church calendar are held in St John's Church or one of the other local churches.

Visitors representing charitable organisations (e.g. Christian Aid, NSPCC) are invited to share a wider aspect of our community, national and international service to others.

As a Church of England School our Collective Worship is a central part of the life of our school; it will not become an occasion for evangelism.