Collective Worship
At Bellefield, we have daily acts of Anglican collective worship where, as a whole school community, we gather together for a shared experience of reflection, spirituality and to engage in conversations about God.
We recognise our diverse school community and ensure that our worship is inclusive and invitational so that all children and adults, regardless of their religious background, can participate in some way should they choose to do so. We aim for our worship to inspire our children and adults into questioning and thinking differently as well as encouraging them to act in a way that has a positive impact on themselves and others.
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2024/25 |
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Themes |
Core key values |
Respect and Christmas |
Courage |
Friendship and Easter |
Responsibility and the parables |
Honesty and the miracles of Jesus |
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Bible stories/foci |
People who shine the light on the world for others (Edith Cavell, Desmond Tutu, Louis Braille), Beatitudes, Lord’s prayer, Harvest festival, Black History Month, Our school vision, Elijah and the widow. |
Anti-bullying week, remembrance, the coming of Jesus is foretold, Advent, nativity, the journey to Bethlehem, birth of Jesus |
Story of Esther, the Good Samaritan, Chinese new year, Holocaust memorial day, story of Zacchaeus |
Jesus enters Jerusalem, Ramadan, our school vision, Comic Relief, the Last Supper, Lent, Jesus is betrayed, Jesus is crucified, Jesus ascends to heaven, Easter service |
The Wise and Foolish builders, the Sower, The Lord’s Prayer, Father and the Prodigal son, The Lost Sheep |
Jesus and the Wedding at Cana, Calming the storm, Jesus walks on water, leavers’ assembly celebrations, Jesus heals men with leprosy |
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Visitors |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’ |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’, Gwen Kearly from St Thomas’ |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’, Gwen Kearly from St Thomas’, Wiltshire council re recycling |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’, Gwen Kearly from St Thomas’ |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’, Gwen Kearly from St Thomas’ |
Open the book, Nick Lambert from St James’, Gwen Kearly from St Thomas’, summer reading challenge |
Visitors
Our links with both St James' and St Thomas' churches means we are fortunate enough to have representatives from both churches come to lead worship each half term as well as worship that is lead by volunteers from Open The Book.
Leaders
Our year 6 children lead the liturgy and prayer for each worship and have key roles around during the whole school worship.
Other children are invited to join worship during the retelling of Bible stories.
Class Worship
Once a week, worship is performed in class which allows for the exploration of spiritual questions or a deeper understanding of a Bible story on a smaller scale which allows all children have a voice.
Singing
We sing a range of songs during our whole school worship which is greatly enjoyed by most and helps to connect children to the themes that are discussed and can enhance spiritual expression and bring joy to many.
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