Ethos Education


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The Lorax: Time to Say Thanks

Assembly Objective: 

  • Why is it important to give thanks for the past and think about our actions in the future? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about having thankful hearts. (Particularly suitable for the American festival of Thanksgiving.)

Film:

  • The Lorax (Universal Pictures, 2012) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Despicable Me 2: Share the love

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do emotions such as fear or happiness spread so readily? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about sharing love. (Particularly suitable for Valentine’s Day).

Film:

  • Despicable Me 2 (Universal, 2013) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Maleficent: No Power on Earth

Assembly Objective: 

  • How do we feel when we face big problems and challenges in our lives? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that the creator God loves us and that nothing can separate us from that love.

Film: 

  • Maleficent (Disney, 2014, certificate PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Prometheus: What’s the point of you?

Assembly Objective: 

  • Who am I, and what is the purpose of my life? This assembly explores the biblical teaching about the value and meaning of our human identity.

Film:

  • Prometheus (20th Century Fox, 2012, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Man of Steel: Reject

Assembly Objective: 

  • How do we react to those who are different from us? This assembly explores the biblical account of how many people rejected Jesus and encourages pupils to avoid the mistake of rejecting others.

Film: 

  • Man of Steel (Warner Bros, 2013, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Zero Theorem: A Sense of Purpose

Assembly Objective:

  • Does your life have an intrinsic purpose and value? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that each person is not only distinctive and unique, but also intricately put together by God.

Film: 

  • The Zero Theorem (Sony, 2014, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Marvel’s Avengers Assemble: Leading from the Heart

Assembly Objective: 

  • What does it mean to be a leader? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about leadership as a way of serving people.

Film:

  • Marvel’s Avengers Assemble (Paramount, 2012, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Muppets: Man or a Muppet?

Assembly Objective: 

  • What makes us the people we are? This assembly enables pupils to explore the Bible’s teaching about identity and value.

Film: 

  • The Muppets (Disney, 2012, Certificate U). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: A Better Path

Assembly Objective:

  • Does revenge hurt the person who seeks it, just as much as the person on whom they get revenge? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about the liberating power of forgiveness.

Film:

  • Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Pathe, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Monuments Men: Testing Friendship

Assembly Objective: 

  • What would a real friend do? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about restoring friendships.

Film: 

  • The Monuments Men (20th Century Fox, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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