Ethos Education


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Wonka: Can we imagine a world of fairness?

Learning Objectives:      

  • Consider the complexity and unfairness in global supply chains, particularly with reference to the chocolate trade.
  • Understand the Bible’s teaching on wealth and poverty, particularly with regard to the fair treatment of workers.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

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Why do we need other people? This assembly examines the idea that human flourishing requires more than the basics of survival and, from a biblical perspective, explores Jesus’ teaching on how love for other people is a demonstration of the church and a sign of good community.  Continue reading →


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Barbie: What does the Bible show us about gender equality?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding how gender stereotyping influences society and causes division between male and female.
  • Understanding how patriarchal and matriarchal societies differ.
  • Consideration of how the Old Testament understands power and authority in the context of a psalm.
  • Exploration of the radical nature of a Christian worldview in a patriarchal society.

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Elemental: What does the Bible say about immigration?

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of the economic and social factors causing mass migration.
  • Awareness of the causes and consequences of prejudice against immigration.
  • Understanding of Christian teaching about welcoming the stranger.

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Elemental: How to deal with anger

Assembly Objective:

What should we do when we feel angry? This assembly explores ideas of good and bad anger from a biblical perspective, and helps students develop strategies for managing their feelings. Continue reading →


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Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse

Assembly Objective: 

Does God understand our pain? How do the difficulties and loss that we face in life help shape our character? This assembly invites students to consider how common universal experiences offer us a chance to empathise with others. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, students will consider Christian teaching on suffering and death. Suitable for use at Easter. Continue reading →


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The Fabelmans: How Jesus used parables to teach and disciple

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding of how stories are used to teach as well as entertain
  • Comprehension of the Bible as a source of stories that teach about the kingdom of God
  • Awareness of Jesus’ use of parables
  • Consideration of how Jesus’ parables impact modern ethical thought

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: Finding Quiet

Assembly Objective:

How can we learn to quieten our busy thoughts and worries? This assembly explores the theme of quiet reflection and prayer from a biblical perspective, helping children to build resilience and confidence. Continue reading →


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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Assembly Objective:

Do we treat people differently according to their appearance or social status? Is a poor woman’s cash worth as much as a rich woman’s credit? This assembly defines prejudice and encourages self-examination. Through a New Testament letter to a church, students will examine their own prejudices and be challenged to treat others with respect and fairness regardless of appearance or social class. Continue reading →


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Top Gun Maverick: Who decides whether technological advance is morally right?

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the role of warfare in technological advance.
  • Awareness of moral and ethical considerations in technological development.
  • Understand a Christian approach to questions of ethics and morality in conflict.

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