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
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
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.
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Assembly Objective:
How many of us change our speech, look or behaviour when we’re with other people? Who will tell us how to be ourselves when we forget who we are, and how does God view us? This assembly examines the idea that a true friend will speak the truth to us, and that God judges us by our hearts, not how we look or speak. Through an Old Testament story, and a proverb, students will consider Christian teaching on identity and friendship, and be challenged to be honest friends to one another. Continue reading
Lightyear: Why is it better to be part of a team?
Assembly Objective:
Why is it better to be part of a team? This assembly explores the theme of ‘teamwork’ from a biblical perspective. Continue reading
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Assembly Objective:
If given the chance to start again, would we choose to wipe away our past? Are our relationships contingent on life going smoothly, or can we trust that our friendships and family relationships will stand our mistakes? This assembly invites students to consider how they respond to life’s uncertainties and their own mistakes. Through the words of a psalm about God’s love and forgiveness, students will reflect on Christian teaching on fresh beginnings, and on the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Continue reading
Encanto: What makes the perfect family?
Assembly Objective:
What makes the perfect family? This assembly explores the theme of ‘family’, reflecting upon the biblical idea of the church as one body.
No Time To Die: Is anyone good enough for God?
Learning Objectives:
- Consideration of what the Christian faith teaches about concepts of judgement, sin and forgiveness.
- Awareness of how moral values shape behaviour towards others.
Ron’s Gone Wrong: What does it mean to be a good friend?
Assembly Objective:
What does it mean to be a good friend? This assembly explores ‘friendship’ and the Christian idea of putting others first.
Respect
Assembly Objective:
- Who do we turn to when we hit rock bottom? In our darkest moments, can faith in God provide help and a way out of trouble? This assembly invites students to consider the words of psalm 40 that speak of God as a rescuer. Students will reflect on the place of confession and forgiveness in dealing with problems, in this case alcoholism. Continue reading
Ethos Education 