Collective Worship
Collective Worship at High Beech strengthens and supports the Christian ethos of our school, explores our vision ‘All Things are possible for one who believes’ and the associated values we derive from them which are Kindness, Respect and Perseverance. Our worship reflects the variety of traditions found in the Church of England and will recognise and follow the Christian liturgical year.
Worship in our school is not simply a statutory duty. The daily Christian act of collective worship is the heartbeat of our school, central to our ethos and is supported by all staff and governors. It makes an important contribution to the overall spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the whole school community.
The aims and purpose of Collective Worship as defined by the Education Reform Act 1988 are as follows:
- To provide an opportunity for the children to worship God.
- To enable children to consider spiritual and moral issues.
- To enable children to explore their own beliefs.
- To encourage participation and response
- To develop in children a sense of community spirit
- To promote a common ethos with shared values and to reinforce positive attitudes.
We focus on one of our core values each term:
Autumn Term- Kindness
Spring Term- Respect
Summer Term- Perseverance
We have strong links with Holy Innocents Church and visit the church for Collective worship four times a year at Harvest, Christmas, Easter and the end of the school year.
Our Collective Worship Timetable is as follows:
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Monday |
Collective Worship to celebrate achievements led by the Head of School |
Hall |
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Tuesday |
Collective Worship focussed on one of our school values or an important event in the calendar year led by a member of the teaching staff. |
Hall |
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Wednesday |
Collective Worship led by one of the reverends from Holy Innocents church. |
Hall |
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Thursday |
In class worship led by pupils and staff focussed on our school values. |
Classrooms |
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Friday |
Singing Worship led by the Head of School. |
Hall |
