“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.

Summer Term 2025

Theme: To Boldly Go...

 We finish this academic year with a collection of stories about great journeys and great adventurers, covering the globe as we consider some lessons we can learn from people who’ve ‘boldly gone’ (with apologies for the split infinitive!) We also consider more spiritual journeys as we track stories about those who travelled carrying precious ideas to others, including the story of the beginning of the worldwide Church and the Apostle Paul who helped establish it, centered around the dates of Pentecost. Our focus throughout the term will be our school value of Courage.