New beginnings
As children and teachers return to school, Gemma explores new beginnings
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Autumn 2016
Festivals - Harvest
Gemma finds out about the annual celebration of the Harvest and the importance of sharing
Festivals - Yom Kippur
Hear about Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism
Festivals - Diwali
Gemma finds out about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights celebrated around the world
Making a difference - Thomas Barnardo
Gemma hears about Thomas Barnardo, the founder of children's charity Barnardo's
Making a difference - Irena Sendler
Gemma explores Remembrance Day and the life of Polish nurse Irena Sendler
Making a difference - Guru Nanak
Hear about the life of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion Pic: Wellcome Library
Making a difference - Florence Nightingale
Gemma looks back at the life of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing
Christmas - a time for giving
Find out about how Christmas is a time for giving and thinking about others
Christmas - a time for celebrating
How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? Pic credit: Anneli Salo
Spring 2017
Unsung heroes - The Good Samaritan
Gemma finds out about New Year's Honours and speaks to someone who has received an OBE!
Unsung heroes - The Lynmouth Overland launch
Gemma finds out about the role of the RNLI and an extraordinary tale of a lifeboat rescue
Unsung heroes - Sir Nicholas Winton - Pt 1
Today Gemma considers what it takes to be a hero - do you always have to be 'brave'?
Who are you? - Glad to be me
Gemma explores being happy with who we are and how each of us is special.
Who are you? A change for the better
Change can be a good thing - Gemma hears about the story of John Newton
Special days - Holi
Gemma finds out about Holi - the Hindu festival of colours
Special days - Mothering Sunday
Gemma looks at how we can say thanks and be grateful to all mums on Mother's Day
Special days - April Fools' Day
Jokes, jokes, jokes! Gemma looks ahead to April Fools' Day
Special days - Easter
Easter is coming, as is Spring. Gemma looks at the connections between the two.
Summer 2017
Families and friends: Me and my family
Gemma finds out about family trees and how to go about tracking down ancestors!
Families and friends: Me and my brother or sister
We find out what it's like to welcome a new baby brother or sister into the family
Families and friends: Me and my pen friend
Our families and friends live all over the world. Gemma finds out about pen friends
Families and friends: Generations
Gemma hears about how different generations can help us to learn skills and experiences
Healthy living: body
Gemma learns about how a healthy diet and regular exercise can be good for our bodies
Healthy living: mind
We learn about how we can encourage positive thoughts to maintain a healthy life
Going to the seaside: seagulls
Seagulls are a common sight on beaches. Gemma hears why numbers have been rapidly rising
Going to the seaside: holidays
As summer holidays near, Gemma hears about how seaside holidays have changed over time
Autumn 2017
Festivals - Navratri
Repeated and reversioned episodes of the assembly series for ages 7-11
Festivals - Chinese Double Ninth festival
Gemma Hunt continues her exploration of Autumn festivals - today the 'Double Ninth'.
Festivals - Sukkot
Working together - Truth