Ethos Education


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

Assembly Objective:

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


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


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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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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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


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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