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Co-operation - a whole school assembly outline
One of a series of Core Values assemblies with Bible stories
View ideaWhat Advent means
This is a short presentation to introduce the idea of Advent with a children's group or as part of an all-age worship.
View ideaJanani Lawum from Uganda: 17 February
On February 17th each year the people of Uganda remember their famous Archbishop, Janani Lawum, who was murdered in 1977 because he stood up to the injustices of the country’s dictator Idi Amin. This is a story of someone whose Christian faith led him to act courageously and take risks on behalf of others who were suffering.
View ideaEvery day, a special job to do
The following outline is for an assembly and some classroom follow-up on this topic and is based around the story of the calling of the disciples by Jesus on the shores of Lake Galilee. Jesus knew what his work was and he invited others to join him in bringing in God's rule. The first disciples discovered a new goal for their everyday lives and this resource encourages children equally to discover who God wants them to be and what work he has for them to do each day.
View ideaA family break-up
The story of Abram, Sarai and Hagar - a troubled triangle of relationships.
View ideaJoshua and the spies
A Bible story and linked activities to support the summer term topic of 'changes' for the SEAL curriculum.
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Reliability
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Patience
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Honesty
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaFriendship is for giving
The theme of forgiveness is explored in this assembly using a story that Jesus told. This will fit in well with the SEAL topics of: 'Getting on and falling out' and 'Relationships'.
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Responsibility
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Respect
This is a series of thoughts linked to the value of respect. Each value can be used as the theme for collective worship, the focus for classroom reflection and the subject matter for main hall or quiet corner displays.
View ideaThe crown of life: a cross-curricular lesson
Support material for lessons in RE/Art/Design Technology associated with 'royal' events in the life of the nation.
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