Collective Worship
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” - Psalm 100
Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School believes that collective worship is an expression of the school’s Christian Vison. It is a reference point from which all our activities, thoughts, feelings and school ethos are developed.
We aim to promote collective acts of worship, which are rich, meaningful experiences that are appropriate and significant to the pupil’s needs, age, development and interest.
Collective Worship Planning
Collective worship is planned systematically, so there is continuity, variety and clear focus on Christian beliefs and festivals. Worship is led by a variety of people that include school staff, pupils, governors, representatives from the parish church, members of different faith communities and members of the local community.
Autumn Term 2026
Theme: Count Your Blessings
We gather as a community for collective worship that is inspiring, invitational and inclusive, reflecting the fact that we are a part of a diverse school family and the wider church community. We begin this academic year with a reminder that it’s good to be grateful. Research reveals the importance of gratitude even in the midst of adversity: that being aware of each day’s ‘blessings’ can counteract anxiety.
Long Term Planning
Autumn 1 2026 collective worship planning
Picture News
We are proud to be a 'Picture News' school. Picture News is a weekly current affairs resource used in school to help children understand what is happening in the world around them. Each week, children explore a carefully chosen news story through discussion, images and activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.
Picture News encourages children to think thoughtfully about the world, to ask questions and to share their views respectfully. Through these discussions, pupils develop important skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and listening to others - helping them to make sense of news stories they may hear outside of school in a safe and supportive environment.
The themes explored through Picture News link closely with our Christian ethos, promoting values such as compassion, kindness, justice, respect and responsibility. Children are encouraged to reflect on how they can live out these values in their own lives, showing care for others and understanding their role as positive members of the local and global community.
