Collective Worship

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and enter his gates with praise!  Give thanks to him and bless his name!”  Psalms 100:4

Collective Worship at our school is a joyful, sacred, and spiritually enriching experience that brings the community together to give thanks, celebrate, and receive wisdom and inspiration. We participate in an act of Collective Worship every day led by a teacher or a visitor from our local church. Our Collective Worship is central to the life of the school; indeed, it is a thread which runs through the lives of our children and staff. 

Through Collective Worship, participants are able to:

• Develop a sense of connection and belonging within the school community through shared experiences, soaring together in unity and faith as we place our hope in the Lord.
  
  

• Engage in personal reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth, allowing for transformational change that empowers us to rise like eagles, strengthened by God's love.
  
  

• Seek inspiration and wisdom to live life in its fullness, as expressed in John 10:10, embracing the abundant life God promises to those who trust in Him.
  
  

• Appreciate and celebrate the beauty and mystery of creation, recognising that all human achievement, both within our school and beyond, is a gift from God, whose handiwork we see in the world around us.
  
  

• Nourish and deepen the faith of those who believe, uplifting each other as we renew our strength in the Lord’s presence.
  
  

• Reflect on how scripture offers comfort, encouragement, and inspiration, illustrating God’s love, faithfulness, and the transformative power of faith that enables us to soar to new heights.
  
  

• Actively engage through reflection, prayer, and songs of praise, lifting our spirits and hearts in worship, trusting that in His strength, we will rise.

This approach creates a space for all to grow spiritually, building a community where everyone can thrive in faith and understanding.

Holy Council 

The Holy Council is a group of Year 6 pupils who help to lead Collective Worship for the whole school. They make sure everything is set up, and often help to lead the prayer.  The Council plans and leads Collective Worship for the whole school at least once each half-term.