Q3 Assembly Themes 2009-2010

Please see our assembly themes for this current half term. The assembly themes have been arrived at following consultation with the junior executive group. As the term progresses, further consultation regarding themes will take place via company councils and academy councils.

Through words, still and moving images, sound, active participation from pupils and well chosen moments of silence and contemplation, assemblies make a unique contribution to  pupils' spiritual and moral development and more generally to a positive school ethos

It is generally accepted that Assemblies should provide pupils with space for reflection and/or should be evocative and challenging

Furthermore, your assemblies should allow students the opportunity to

 

  •         Reflect on values that are of a broadly Christian nature
  •         Reflect on their own values and beliefs
  •         Develop a community spirit, ethos and shared values
  •         Consider spiritual and moral issues

 

It is important therefore that we provide some opportunity during our assemblies for students to sit quietly and reflect on what they have seen and/or heard.

There does need to be some liaison between senior staff and PLD's to ensure repetition does not take place in the delivery of a theme!

Assemblies are a vital part of the Holistic development of our staff and students and consequently require thought and planning.

Summer Term April - July 2010

  • 26th  April 10
 ‘New Opportunities’CBL  
  • 3rd  May 10
‘Managing our time’’ SD/PLD*  
  • 10th May 10
 ‘People with a Purpose’
(What will you be remembered for?’ FC		  
  • 17th May 10
 ‘Looks can be Deceiving’ SD/PLD*
(Appearance is never skin deep)		  
  • 24th May 10
 ‘Wishing your life away’ SMR
(Making the most of now)		  
  • 7th June 10
 Prejudice & Discrimination SD/PLD*
(Treat others as you wish to be treated)		  
  • 14th June 10

How much are you worth?’
(The value of each individual person)           

 
  • 21th June 10

‘Failure’ (Failure is part of success)

  
  • 28th  June 10

‘Happiness’
(What really makes you happy?)

  
  • 5th July 10

‘Looking backwards, moving forwards’
(The first year of Q3)

  
  • 12th July 10

‘What is a Friend?’
(The meaning of friendship)

  
  • 19th July 10

‘Farewell but not Goodbye’
(Summer Reflections)

  
  • 26th July 2010

TRANSITION WEEK

  
     
     
     
     
     

Notable Religious Festivals

    
  • 23rd April – St Georges Day
  • 27th May – Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhism) & Wesak begins
  • 13th May – Ascension Day (Christian)
  • 23rd May – Pentecost (Christian)
  • 16th June – Martyrdom of Guru Arjan (Sikhism)
  • 5th July – Birthday of Guru Hargobind (Sikhism)
  

Notable Other Events

  
  • 2nd – 8th May – Red Cross Week
  • 8th May – World Fair Trade Day
  • 9th – 15th May – Christian Aid Week
  • 10th – 16th May – Children’s Book Week
  • 31st May – No Tobacco Day
  • June 10 – Male Cancer Awareness Month
  • 21st – 27th June – Child Safety Week
  • 5th – 12th July – Children’s Art Week
  • 11th July – World Population Day
  

 

 

 

Spring Term January - April 2010

  • 29th March 2010
 Preparing for Easter  
  • 22nd  March 2010
 Forgiveness  
  • 15th March 2010
 Spring has Sprung!  
  • 8th March 2010
 Showing we Care (Mothers Day)!  
  • 1st March 2010
 What goes around, comes around  
  • 22nd February 2010
 Looking to the Future  
  • 8th February 2010
 The Real Meaning of Love  
  • 1st February 2010
 Making a Difference  
  • 25th January 2010
 Celebrating Differences  
  • 18th January 2010
 Success is...  
  • 11th January 2010
 How Good a Friend Are You?  
  • 4th January 2010

A New Year; A New You

  
     
     
     
     
     
     

Notable Religious Festivals

    
  • 5th January 2010:- Birth date of Guru Gobind Singh (Sikhism)
  • 6th January 2010:- Epiphany (Christianity)
  • 14th January 2010:- Makar Sankranti / Lohri (Hinduism)
  • 12th February 2010:- Maha Shivaratri (Hinduism)
  • 17th February 2010:- Lent Begins (Christianity)
  • 1st March 2010 – Holi  (Hindu)
  • 9th March 2010:- Mawlid-al-Nabi (Islam)
  • 10th March 2010:- Purim (Judaism)
  • 11th March 2010:- Holi (Hinduism)
  • 14th March 2010:- Nanakshahi (Sikh New Year)
  • 16th March 2010:- Varsha-Pratipada (Hindu Spring New Year)
  • 28th March 2010 – Holy Week (Christianity)
  

Notable Other Events

  
  • 27th January 2010 –Holocaust Memorial Day
  • 5th February 2010 – UNICEF Day for Change
  • 14th February 2010 – Valentine’s Day
  • 22nd February 2010 – Beginning of Fair Trade Fortnight
  • 3rd March 2010 – World Maths Day
  • 4th March 2010 – World Book Day
  • 10th March 2010 – National No Smoking Day
  • 12th March 2010 – Beginning of National Science & Engineering Week
  • 14th March 2010 – Mothering Sunday