The Church of England in Norfolk and North-East Suffolk
Collective worship

Collective worship is, at its best, an exemplification of the ethos of the school.  It is viewed as an integral part of school life and has a high value to all in the community.  It is an opportunity to foster a sense of personal and collective spirituality and makes a major contribution to the development of strong Christian values.

Worship reflects the character of individual schools, but there are common ingredients to all.PDF format

Our Collective Worship BookletPDF formatdiscusses the responsibilities, legal requirements, traditions and aims of collective worship.

Helpful websites
Many of these resources are free to download and use:

http://www.spinnaker.org.uk
Includes ideas for celebrating Christian festivals, as well as stories with a Christian message

http://cowo.culham.ac.uk/links/index.php
A host of links to collective worship sites, including multi-media and topical resources and ideas for reflection

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/annegordon/
A practical and helpful site which includes a teachers’ survival kit and helpful hints for both teachers and clergy on visits to churches

http://www.schoolassemblies.btinternet.co.uk
Includes a Bible search engine and a calendar of saints’ days and festivals

http://www.sermonscom4kids.com/henry_martin.htm
Christian illustrations and powerpoint storyboards

http://www.hibbert-assembly.org.uk
Excellent sections on tricky topics such as coping with death

http://www.assemblies.org.uk
Good all-round resources

http://www.damaris.org/cm/home/primaryaol
Subscription site that allows you to tailor collective worship to your own needs

www.onemoretime.biz/aboutwanderweg.php
Source of reflective music to purchase for use in collective worship