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The Echelford Primary School

Assemblies

Collective Worship

By law, collective worship takes place every day. At the end of assemblies children have a brief opportunity to reflect on the teachings that have just been shared, as well as their own values and beliefs. Worship is “broadly Christian” but regularly draws on teachings from other religions/ cultures. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from collective worship however we encourage parents who may be considering this to discuss it fully with our RE subject leader or a member of the Leadership team to see what else can be done to alleviate particular anxieties about this important aspect of provision. 

Assemblies

In assemblies at Echelford Primary School staff and visitors support children in the development of their spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) understanding. Assemblies also provide an opportunity for staff and children to come together to celebrate each other’s successes.

We welcome visitors from all religious communities and are currently building relationships within the local community to support us in leading a range of assemblies for the children. Children are often asked to reflect on what they have heard in assembly and to record their responses, questions and comments which are collected in their reflection journals. 

Class assembly dates 2025-26

 All assemblies start at 9am.

Month Date Class
September Wednesday 17th  6H Class Assembly
Wednesday 24th  5M Class Assembly
October Wednesday 1st 6W Class Assembly
Wednesday 8th 5P Class Assembly
Wednesday 15th 6S Class Assembly
  Wednesday 22nd 4B Class Assembly
  Wednesday 19th 5L Class Assembly
January Wednesday 14th 4GB Class Assembly
  Wednesday 21st 3B Class Assembly
  Wednesday 28th 4R Class Assembly
February Wednesday 4th 2DT Class Assembly
Wednesday 11th 1CE Class Assembly
March Wednesday 4th  2A Class Assembly
Wednesday 11th  1A Class Assembly
Wednesday 18th 2I Class Assembly
April Wednesday 22nd 3S Class Assembly
  Wednesday 29th RO Class Assembly
May Wednesday 6th RA Class Assembly
Wednesday 20th 3O Class Assembly
June Wednesday 10th 1B Class Assembly
Wednesday 17th RG Class Assembly
The Echelford Primary School