Collective Worship
Collective Worship
Daily collective worship is an important part of school life, supporting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and fostering a strong sense of community. Our collective worship reflects broadly Christian values while being inclusive and appropriate for pupils of all faiths and none.
Our weekly structure at Redfield is as follows:
Monday – Learn Together Assembly: A whole-school assembly introducing the theme of the week. This may include stories, discussion, reflection and key messages linked to school values.
Tuesday – Singing Assembly: Pupils come together to learn and sing songs that promote shared values, celebration, and a sense of unity.
Wednesday – Circle Time (in Class): Class-based sessions that provide opportunities for reflection, discussion of personal and social issues, and development of positive relationships.
Thursday – Picture News / Newsround (in Class): Pupils explore current events through age-appropriate news stories, encouraging critical thinking, empathy, and links to British values.
Friday – Celebration Assembly: A whole-school assembly to celebrate achievements, share successes, and reinforce the school’s values and community spirit.
As part of this a 'Collective Worship Playlist' has been designed to expose pupils to a wide variety of musical genres across the school year. Each week introduces a different style of music, from classical and opera to pop, jazz, world music, gospel, country, and beyond.
This approach directly supports the National Curriculum for Music aims for primary schools, helping pupils to:
- Listen attentively and respond to high-quality live and recorded music.
- Experience a wide range of genres, traditions, and historical periods, broadening their cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.
- Develop critical engagement by recognising distinctive features of different styles, instruments, and traditions.
- Foster a lifelong love of music, encouraging curiosity and respect for music from many cultures and times.
