Collective worship is a central part of school life,  giving opportunities for reflection and spirituality for all, whether Christian, of other faiths or of none. The pupils take part in daily worship either as a whole school, Key Stage or class. The focus of worship will be one of the school values: these can be linked to stories from the Bible as well as linking to the pupils’ own lives.

Collective worship gives pupils and school staff the opportunity to:

Engage in an act of community

Express praise and thanksgiving to God-through discussion and music

Be still and reflect

Explore the big questions of life and respond to national events

Foster respect and deepen spiritual awareness

Reflect on the character of God and on the teachings of Christ

Affirm Christian values and attitudes

Share each other’s joys and challenges

Celebrate special times in the Christian calendar

Celebrate and discuss other religions

             A typical week of collective worship looks like:

Monday-Whole school vision and values worship with Mrs Young

Tuesday- Whole school singing worship with Mrs McNee or worship led by a visitor who may be a member of our local clergy or community.

Wednesday- Key Stage worship with KS2 attending All Saints Church.

Thursday- Class worship-a time for class reflection and spiritual thinking

Friday- Whole school Celebration worship-led by Mrs Young and Miss Arrandale-a chance to celebrate our Woodford Wows from the week.