Assemblies
Collective Worship for Church of England schools
Introduction
Through a modern-day parable about two brothers whose words do not match their actions, children will learn that what we do is more important than what we say we will do. Children will have the opportunity to reflect on their own words and actions and commit to change.
Key Scripture
“Which of the two did the father’s will?” Matthew 21: 28 – 32
Key Point / Learning Objective
Children will:
• Learn that actions are more important than words
• Know that God has instructions for them that he wants them to obey with their actions, not just their words
Success Criteria
Children will:
• Take part in a game of ‘Simon Says’
• Engage with the film and answer questions
Resource Materials
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Appendix 1 – Gospel Reading (for reference only)
Preparation Notes
• Review the assembly, noting the differentiated KS2 content interspersed throughout, particularly the teaching section on Slide 6 – 7.
• Decide if you will use the optional KS2 extension discussion on Slide 7.
• Ask a child to read the final prayer from Slide 9, alternatively read it yourself.
DOWNLOAD
*Only download PowerPoint if not using Online Presentation.
Your file will be saved in your local Downloads folder.
Who can access Ten Ten assemblies?
Only subscribers with Super-Access can access Ten Ten assemblies. This is usually 3 members of staff per subscribing school.
How do I download?
- Log in with your username and password.
- Go to the page of the resource you would like to Download
- Click on the Download link
- A .zip file containing all of the elements for the resource will download on your computer. This will be saved in your Downloads folder. Open the .zip file to access the content
What is included in the assembly download?
- Assembly Plan – We will provide a plan for each assembly which is written in note style rather than a script per se. We encourage teachers to make the resources their own and to adapt the questions and input to their children.
- Appendices – some assemblies have appendices which need to be printed for use during the assembly
- OPTIONAL* Powerpoint – the majority of assemblies have an accompanying PowerPoint with all relevant media embedded (e.g. film/music)
*Sometimes, PowerPoint files are large because they contain film footage. Alternatively, you can use the Online Presentation, which is the same resource, that streams the presentation and film content. This is also useful for Mac users who may not be able to view the film footage.
What software and equipment do I need?
- You will need Powerpoint software if you choose to download the presentation instead of using the online version. Alternatively, you can use the Powerpoint Viewer, which is a free download from Microsoft. (If you have an old version of Powerpoint, we also recommend downloading the updatedPowerpoint Viewer)
- As we use .wmv files for our films, you will also need Windows Media Player. This is a free download from Microsoft. It is usually downloaded automatically as part of Windows Updateso please ensure that you have updated your Windows.
- And we also recommend downloading Quicktime, which is a free download from Apple.
- To play the film and audio, you will require a projector, screen and sound system.
Do I need to stream films?
- If you use the PowerPoint, the film file is contained within the presentation.
- If you use the Online Presentation, you will need to stream the films on the internet.
- If you are a Mac user, you may not be able to play WMV files. In this instance, please use the online presentation to stream the films online.
How is the Online Presentation different from PowerPoint?
- It is quicker and easier to access the Online Presentation instead of downloading a large PowerPoint file.
- You need an internet connection to view the Online Presentation.
- The films do not play WITHIN the presentation. Instead a new tab opens taking you to the film page. After the film has finished, return to the original tab and make the presentation full-size again.
- Depending on your browser and computer figuration, reflective music may not be available to you.
Thy Kingdom Come – Prayer for World Leaders
Leaders in every country across the globe have an important responsibility to our world and all the people living in it; and Jesus provides the best role model for servant-hearted leadership. These prayers help children to understand some of the responsibilities of a leader and the qualities good leaders show, finishing with an opportunity to pray for world leaders at the current time.
The Five Day Examen
Along with our partners, The Jesuits, we have created a simple but beautiful resource for use in the classroom called The Five-Day Examen. Based on the traditional Ignatian meditation, this resource has been specially adapted so it can be used by class teachers at the end of each school day in a simple way to create a prayerful and reflective atmosphere.
Pray for Ukraine
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