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Compassion - a whole school assembly outline
One of a series of Core Values assemblies with Bible stories
View ideaAscension Day: a whole school assembly presentation
Ascension Day used to be celebrated much more than it is today. In the past some schools even had the day off! Coming on a Thursday, as it always does, it can get overlooked. However it does mark an important moment. It is the end of the earthbound ministry of Jesus; it includes the words of Jesus' commission to his disciples; and it also prepares the way for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The following idea is for a school assembly.
View ideaWedding at Cana (Water into wine): looking at a miracle of Jesus
Here is an outline for a classroom session on Jesus' first miracle or 'sign' in John's Gospel.
View ideaPeople Jesus Met
This unit of work will look at different people or groups of people who encountered the teaching and ministry of Jesus. It will explore how their lives were changed and what the consequences were.
View ideaWhat colour are you?
Ideas for a classroom reflection on the value and importance of colours for Key Stages 1 and 2
View ideaNumbers - the throw of the dice
Number work is central to the curriculum and the following outline makes use of numbers as a way into a story and then some thoughtful concern for others to use as a time of reflection in the classroom.
View ideaOperation Christmas Child
A reflective storytelling approach to encourage pupils to think more deeply about giving gifts at Christmas.
View ideaJesus - Light of the World
Jesus calls himself the light of the world. Christians believe that this is the light that enters into the deep darkness of Easter and emerges triumphant, enabling his followers to become the children of light. From the little light in the hay in the Bethlehem stable, through the dazzling light on the Mount of Transfiguration, to the light of the resurrection morning, Jesus reflected the light of heaven on earth. This is the theme of this outline with activities linked to aspects of the life of Jesus: his birth, his healings, his transfiguration and his death and resurrection.
View ideaNew Beginnings with the widow of Nain
Ideas for an assembly or the classroom on the story of the raising of the widow's son by Jesus
View ideaNew Beginnings with Lazarus
Ideas for an assembly or the classroom on the story of the raising of Lazarus by Jesus
View ideaDependence - supporting each other
This classroom activity uses a mixture of games, simple drama and a variety of storytelling suggestions to unpack the story of Jesus healing a man who was paralysed, demonstrating how important teamwork is in sport as well as in the Christian life.
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