The Edward Betham CofE Primary SchoolWorship
Daily Collective Worship is an important part of our school day.
It is a time to join together as a community, reflect on important issues and truths, share and celebrate the life of the school and to worship together.
Daily Collective Worship is an important part of our school day. It is a time when we come together as a community, reflect on important issues and truths, share and celebrate the life of the school and worship together.
Worship is offered to God in a variety of ways – as a whole school, in Key Stage departments, class and year groups. Collective Worship follows a weekly Biblical theme and is normally led by a member of staff. In addition, classes prepare presentations twice a year which may include drama, music and a celebration of their learning. The clergy of Holy Cross church regularly lead worship in both departments and other visitors are invited to Collective Worship during the year.
Parents/carers are invited to attend class assemblies held at school and to Infant, Junior and Whole School Mass held in Holy Cross Church.
Parents/carers will have chosen a church school for their children because of the ethos, special opportunities for worship and learning about the Christian faith. However, under the 1944 Education Act parents do have the right to withdraw children from RE and Worship.
Our Collective Worship themes
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| Following Jesus is a Challenge | Talents | Inspirational Stories of Hope | The power of the Holy Spirit. Baptism and forgiveness. Starting something new. | Having the right attitude. Living a life that pleases God. | Creationtide |
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| Creationtide | All Saints’ Day |
UK Parliament Week Black History Month |
Peace | Founder's Day | Advent |
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| The Servant King | Anti-Bullying | Christmas: The Incarnation | Keeping going when it is difficult: Rejoicing in the joys and challenges of following Jesus | Nelson Mandela: A story of endurance | Endurance (Noah) |
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| Selflessness: Jesus chose to suffer and give up His life | Fruits of the Spirit (Zones of Regulation) | Lent | Forgiveness: Knowing God has forgiven us motivates us to forgive others | God keeps his promises. Being true to your word. God’s promise included all people. | God keeps his promises to Abraham |
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| Neurodiversity Celebration Week | The importance of the Passover and Last Supper | Trust in God: Exploring the image of Jesus as the true vine and his followers as the branches. Fruits and values in your life. | Stephen Lawrence | Trusting God in times of trouble. Facing troubles in life. | Jesus the Way |
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| Pentecost | God is always there. Helping those in need | Bread of Life | Jonah | Creation Care: Oceans Day | |
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