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INTRODUCTION

The School complies with the requirements set out in the 1988 Education Reform Act regarding Collective Worship.

Assemblies and other acts of collective worship contribute significantly to the delivery of some aspects of the National Curriculum – particularly ‘Citizenship’, ‘Statement of Shared Values’, ‘Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development’ and certain aspects of the Personal, Social and Health Education course (P.S.H.E.). These are all realms which pupils have an entitlement to experience throughout their education.

An Act of Collective Worship will take place every day, either in the hall with the whole school or, separately in class/key stage groups.

There are three fundamental principles underlying the provision of our acts of Collective Worship. These principles are broadly outlined below:

1) Inclusive in nature;

2) Broadly educational in content;

3) Specifically Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural in content.

INCLUSIVE – this means that we want our assemblies to:

Recognise and celebrate the diversity of cultures, life styles and religions which exist in our multicultural society. However the majority of the Acts of Collective Worship will be wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character;
have an atmosphere in which everyone feels valued and safe;
be suitable for every child to attend unless withdrawn by his/her parents/guardians;
focus on issues and experiences which are relevant to the children;
include active participation by pupils, and members of the local community – either in preparation or in performance.

EDUCATIONAL – this means that we want our assemblies to:

reflect the aims of the School, and foster a sense of shared values;
be valuable learning experiences;
to provide an opportunity to celebrate the academic, social, personal or sporting achievements of the children;
to provide an opportunity to learn how to behave in a large social gathering.

2. Newton St Cyres Primary School - Collective Worship Policy

SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL – this means that we want our assemblies to:

provide a brief period of relaxation from the busy life of school, when children will have time to pause for thought in an atmosphere of peace and quiet. This involves a quiet and well-ordered arrival and departure;
provide the children with an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual dimension of their life through music, images and words. The writings of the world’s great religions, their prophets and followers provide a source of meaningful stories and philosophies for life;
provide an opportunity for private quiet contemplation and prayers;
have a sense of occasion that separates them from the rest of the school day.