This aim of our assemblies is to create sense of unity and community for the school as a whole as well as promoting spiritual, moral, social and cultural development including British values.

Assemblies should:

1. Provide pupils with the knowledge and insight into values and beliefs that enable them to reflect on their experiences in a way that develops their spiritual awareness and self-knowledge, (spiritual)
2. Teach the principles which distinguish right from wrong, (moral)
3. Encourage pupils to relate positively to others, take responsibility, participate fully in the community and develop an understanding of citizenship, (social)
4. Teach pupils to appreciate their own cultural traditions and the diversity and richness of other cultures. (cultural)

3. Principles

At Eastrington Primary School, our assemblies are based on the principles that they should be:- inclusive, educational and spiritual.

Inclusive– They should:

1. be pupil-centred, related to pupils own experience and relevant to pupils’ concerns,
2. acknowledge diversity,
3. involve pupils as active participants,
4. meet the needs of the pupils,
5. foster a sense of community.

Educational-They should:

1. be learning experiences,
2. be well-planned,
3. relate to other curriculum activities,
4. provide the school with opportunities to reflect on the education it provides,
5. celebrate educational achievements,
6. be consistent with the aims and values of the school.

Spiritual– They should:

1. provide a time to be still, pray and reflect,
2. be a special time,
3. enable children to feel calm, relaxed and secure,
4. include a variety of words, music and images,
5. provide an opportunity for children to participate,
6. reflect on our school values.