Collective Worship - Spring 1 2024

As we kick off the year, many of us have made New Year's Resolutions. These resolutions serve as a reminder to focus on personal growth and self-improvement. In Collective Worship on Tuesday, I shared my personal goal for this year which links to our school vision of showing kindness to all. Throughout this term, we will be encouraging our students to do the same, both within our school community and beyond. Whether it's helping a friend, holding the door open for someone, or simply offering a smile, these small acts can make a big difference. Let us teach our children the power of kindness and the impact it can have on the world around them.

 

Collective Worship - Autumn 2 2023

Throughout the half term we are learning about the Christian Value of Patience, particularly in the build up to Christmas. Patience is being able to wait for something while having a positive attitude and without getting upset. We will reflect on big questions such as: What is Patience? Why do we need to have Patience? How does Patience link to Advent?

In addition to this, we will spend time reflecting on Remembrance and look at the Lance Corporal William Coltman who strong Christian faith supported him in being an advocate for peace and of our values by using his role as a medical officer to help others in a time of conflict.

Collective Worship - Autumn 1 2023

Throughout the half term we are learning about the Christian Value of RESPECT. We see respect as valuing everyone and everything and celebrating our differences. We are all God's people and we all matter. Respect involves taking  responsibility for each other and speaking and interacting with others in a courteous manner whilst reflecting on bible verses including Luke 6:31 - “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” As part of our theme of respect, we will be celebrating Black History Month and will be inspired by incredible individuals from present day and throughout history.

In addition to this, we will also be giving thanks through our Harvest Festival and learning how to stay mentally healthy through World Mental Health day.

 

Collective Worship - Summer 2

Our Christian Value this half-term is Dignity. It is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. The quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

We will be exploring dignity through bible verses including: (Gn 1:26-27) Human dignity originates from God and is of God because we are made in God's own image and likeness  and (Titus 2:7) In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified. 

Throughout the half term, we'll be reflecting on big questions such as:  How can we show dignity to others? How can we show dignity when we make mistakes? How can we show dignity in the face of change?

Collective Worship - Summer 1

Our Christian Value this half term is Wisdom. Wisdom is different to just being clever. Often wise people have lots of experience and can give good advice to help us make difficult decisions. Some people pray because they believe God can help them to live their lives wisely. We will look at verses from the bible including: Proverbs 4:7, Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgement. 

In addition, we will reflect on; what it means to be wise, how our new king may show wisdom and can wisdom help us to respect diversity.

 

 

Inspirational Speaker - James Ketchell…

On Monday 20th March, we were treated to a very inspirational Collective Worship. James Ketchell came in to speak to our Key Stage 2 pupils about his adventures across the world including climbing Mount Everest, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, cycling around the world and becoming the first person to fly around the world in a gyro-copter. As well as sharing video footage and photos of his achievements, he also shared key learning experiences which link to our values, he gained on the way:

• Respect - the world is full of amazing people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Courage - pursue your dreams and never giving up no matter how tired you feel
• Love – when someone does a favour for you - pass it on by helping someone else

It was a fantastic experience and one which has inspired all of us to embrace the challenges that come our way!

 

 

Collective Worship - Spring Term

This half term we have been looking at the Christian Value of perseverance in our Collective Worships. We have looked at how we can show perseverance when we are challenged both in school and out of school. We have looked at individuals who have shown perseverance in different aspects of life including the shortest basketball player in NBA history - Muggsy Bogues as well as the inspirational Story of Nick Vujicic who you can find out more on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNnVdlvodTQ). We used these stories alongside the story of St Peter, who persevered despite many setbacks.

 

 

Christmas Service (15th December)...

Unfortunately, temperatures of -9 degrees meant we needed to conduct our Christmas Service in our school hall opposed making the walk to St James Church. Rev. Mark joined us to lead our service which included singing and a collection of Year 6 readers retelling the magical Christmas Story. We had a fantastic time reflecting on Christmas and celebrating this very special time of year when God gave us the greatest gift of all.

 

 

Remembrance (11th November)…

Last Friday saw Bramley remember. Poppy sales throughout the week enabled the children to show their respect towards those people past and present who have fought in an attempt to keep peace and keep everyone safe. We marked the occasion with a Remembrance Service in the morning and the 2 minute silence at 11am. During the Service we shared the poem: What are we Fighting For? by Brian Moses and children across the school shared a range of work they have been creating including acrostic poems, Remembrance prayers and some children reading In Flanders Field by John McCrae. Remembrance is an occasion which reflects all three of our values: Love, Respect and courage.

 

 

Harvest – 14^th October, 2022

On Wednesday, we welcomed Reverend Mark to school to lead our Harvest Worship. It was a lovely assembly of thanks giving, helping to think about the different people involved in supply chains so we have food and clothing. Children from across the school took part by sharing some of their learning about harvest. Year 2 children shared wonderful paintings of fruits, vegetables and farmers. Year 4 children shared a range of harvest poems while Year 5 children had written prayers linked to giving thanks and remembering the importance of sharing. Year 6 children presented information about harvest around the world, it was fascinating to hear the different times of year that harvest is celebrated and the foods shared.

We are amazed each year at the generosity of our community to support others. This year, we collected 257.5kgs of donations. This is an incredible amount and will create over 700 meals. It was extra special this year as the House Captains represented the community as they helped deliver the goods to the foodbank in person.

 

 

Collective Worship update - 30th September, 2022

Throughout this half term, our focus value has been community. We’ve been exploring ‘big questions’ around the theme which have included: What is a community? and How can we welcome others into our special community? as always, Rev’d Marion and Rev’d Shona have been in delivering some of our collective worships and engaging the children in a range of creative ways. We’re looking forward to making the short walk to Rotherwick Church on Thursday 13^th October for our Harvest Celebration. We will be asking for donations of non-perishable foods which we will use the mini bus to deliver to a Hart Foodbank in Hook.