This assembly uses clips from Hoppers to help pupils explore what it means to belong and why knowing people’s names matters. Through the story of Mabel entering a new community, pupils are encouraged to reflect on how they can help others feel welcome. The assembly links this to the Bible, where Christians believe that God knows each person by name and values them.
This assembly uses clips from Hoppers to explore why rules exist and why they matter in different environments. Through the story of Mabel entering a new community, pupils will be encouraged to reflect on how rules can feel restrictive but are often necessary and to introduce the idea that different communities may need different rules. They will also be encouraged to recognise that rules help keep people safe, create fairness, and enable communities to live well together. This assembly links this to the Bible, where Christians believe rules are part of how God guides people to live well with one another.
How do we respond to people who don’t like us? This assembly explores injustice, revenge and forgiveness from a biblical perspective, and creates space for pupils to examine their own responses and strategies for dealing with situations where they are treated unfairly.Continue reading →
What makes us different from other animals? This assembly explores behavioural norms to which animals are not subject and considers the uniqueness of humans from a biblical perspective.
Film:
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Universal, 2019) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.