"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. "       Matthew 5:16

Collective Worship

Collective Worship is a central part of daily life at our school, offering a reflective and inclusive space where every child is encouraged to "Shine their light to be their best selves." Our worship times allow everyone a chance to explore spiritual and moral questions and our response to them. Through stories, current events music, prayer, and discussion, we explore our school values of Integrity, Determination, Kindness, Respect, and Curiosity—helping children to grow in character and confidence. Whether led by staff, pupils, or our local church team, Collective Worship inspires all members of our school family to live out these values in their learning and relationships.Collective Worship takes place as a whole school, in key stages and as a class, building both a sense of community and a chance to explore ideas further at an age appropriate level. The general pattern is as follows:

Monday - Whole school led by Miss Brew

Tuesday - A chance to reflect on the words sung in worship and their meaning

Wednesday - Church led worship/class worship

Thursday - Key Stage Worship

Friday - Celebration Collective Worship

Picture News

Children are naturally curious about the world around them and have many questions. Picture News helps them to explore Big Questions and current events in a child friendly way. It is incorporated into Collective Worship allowing our pupils to gain an outward looking approach and to discover the relevance of faith in modern life. Our school values and British values are often linked to the subject matter.

As a church school we follow the liturgical calendar to help children comprehend the rhythm of the Church year and its spiritual significance. The altar cloth is changed to represent the seasons of Advent, Christmas

Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time. To deepen the children's understanding and significance of these festivals the Collective Worship lead and Rev Petra carefully plan events for the children. On Ash Wednesday Rev Petra demonstrated ashing to the children. This was followed a few weeks later by an Easter Experience in the church. The children, staff and parents were able to take part in different activities related to some of the stations of the cross. 

Our Church-School Partnership

Our school is privileged to be situated just a short distance from the beautiful Church of the St Mary, a cherished landmark that features prominently in our school logo. The church’s striking Gothic architecture and peaceful surroundings make it a symbol of both tradition and community spirit.

We enjoy a close relationship with Rev. Petra Elsmore and her team, who are deeply involved in the spiritual life of our school. They lead Collective Worship every fortnight, bringing thoughtful reflection and inspiration to our pupils. Additionally, the church hosts special services throughout the year, including Harvest, Christmas, Easter, and our Leaver’s Service—each one a treasured moment in our school calendar.

This partnership not only strengthens our connection to the wider community but also helps to develop the spiritual journey of our pupils, staff and families.