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Deliver powerful primary school assemblies using this collection of video, audio and related content for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 linking to Special days throughout the calendar year.
January
New Year - 'The Snowdrop' collectionNew Year - 'The Snowdrop'
KS1. New beginnings; seasons; signs of spring; hope; courage; New Year's resolutions.
Big Schools Birdwatch. collectionBig Schools Birdwatch
KS2. Big Schools Birdwatch (begins 8 January 2024); nature; creating habitats for birds.
Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on' collectionDr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on'
KS1/KS2. Celebrating the life of MLK; the rights of minorities; peaceful change; inspirational leaders.
Holocaust Memorial Day. collectionHolocaust Memorial Day
KS2. Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January); resisting oppression; human rights.
Sir Nicholas Winton (1909 - 2015) collectionSir Nicholas Winton (1909 - 2015)
KS2. The Holocaust; Holocaust Memorial Day; significant individuals; making a difference.
The last train from Prague. videoThe last train from Prague
KS2. Holocaust Memorial Day. An account of 9-year-old Milena Fleischmann's journey to the UK in 1939 on the 'kindertransport'.
February
What is opinion? What is fact? collectionWhat is opinion? What is fact?
KS2. Distinguishing opinion from fact; fake news and how to spot it; Safer Internet Day.
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) collectionLunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
KS1/KS2. Lunar New Year; festivals; celebrating with friends/family.
St Valentine's Day. collectionSt Valentine's Day
KS1/KS2. Celebrating St Valentine's Day (14 February); the life of St Valentine; courage and sacrifice.
Buddhism and the festivals of Parinirvana Day and Wesak. collectionBuddhism and the festivals of Parinirvana Day and Wesak
KS1/KS2. Celebrating the festivals Parinirvana Day and Wesak and the teachings of the Buddha.
The Festival of Lent. collectionThe Festival of Lent
KS1/KS2. Lent; Jesus in the wilderness; Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday; making a sacrifice for Lent.
March
St David's Day. collectionSt David's Day
KS1/KS2. Celebrating St David's Day (1 March); patron saints; the life of St David; devotion.
World Book Day. collectionWorld Book Day
KS1/KS2. Celebrating World Book Day and the pleasures and many benefits of reading.
International Women's Day. collectionInternational Women's Day
KS2: Celebrating International Women's Day (8 March); equality; education; courage; respect.
British Values - Democracy. collectionBritish Values - Democracy
KS2. Freedom; British Values; International Women's Day (8 March) democracy.
Ramadan and Eid. collectionRamadan and Eid
KS1. A young girl prepares to fast for the first time during Ramadan; gift-giving; appreciating what is important.
Ramadan and Eid. collectionRamadan and Eid
KS2. Islam; Ramadan; Eid ul Fitr; celebrating world religions and Muslim beliefs.
Giving to charity. collectionGiving to charity
KS1/KS2. Red Nose Day, Children in Need and the many reasons for giving to charity.
St Patrick's Day. collectionSt Patrick's Day
KS1/KS2. Celebrating St Patrick's Day (17 March); the life of St Patrick; showing courage and determination.
Palm Sunday - 'Dan the Donkey' collectionPalm Sunday - 'Dan the Donkey'
KS1. Palm Sunday; having a 'big dream'; being chosen to do something important.
Holi. collectionHoli
KS1/KS2. Spring festivals; celebrations; Hinduism; Holika and Prahlad; Krishna and Radha.
The Easter Story. collectionThe Easter Story
KS1. Exploring the story of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
Forgiveness: The Story of Easter. videoForgiveness: The Story of Easter
KS2. The story of Easter is told with a focus on Jesus' forgiveness for his persecutors.
April
Ramadan and Eid. collectionRamadan and Eid
KS1. A young girl prepares to fast for the first time during Ramadan; gift-giving; appreciating what is important.
Ramadan and Eid. collectionRamadan and Eid
KS2. Islam; Ramadan; Eid ul Fitr; celebrating world religions and Muslim beliefs.
Islam - values. collection Islam - values
KS2. Islam; the life of a young muslim; mutual respect; Muslim festivals - especially Eid.
What is Islam? collection What is Islam?
KS2. Giving to others; Muslim values; The 5 Pillars; charity.
The Eid Shoes
KS1. A young girl looks forward to wearing her special new shoes at Eid ul Fitr.
Vaisakhi. collectionVaisakhi
KS2. Celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and the founding of the Khalsa.
Primary assemblies: Earth Day. collectionPrimary assemblies: Earth Day
KS1/KS2. Thinking about ways to care for the environment on Earth Day.
Passover. collectionPassover
KS1. The life of Moses; the Exodus; the festival of Passover; leadership.
Moses: The Exodus. collectionMoses: The Exodus
KS1/KS2. Passover; The Exodus; the life of Moses; stories from the Bible.
Moses and the 10 Commandments - Vlog #1. collectionMoses and the 10 Commandments - Vlog #1
KS2. Rules; rights and responsibilities; Moses; the Exodus; festival of Passover.
St George's Day. collectionSt George's Day
KS1 / KS2. Celebrating St George's Day (23 April); the life of St George; saints; courage.
May
International Dawn Chorus Day. collectionInternational Dawn Chorus Day
KS1/2. International Dawn Chorus Day; nature; the beauty of birds.
The Coronation of King Charles III. collectionThe Coronation of King Charles III
KS1/KS2. Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III; history and tradition; the importance of community.
International Nurses Day: Florence Nightingale (KS1) collectionInternational Nurses Day: Florence Nightingale (KS1)
An assembly for International Nurses Day about Florence Nightingale for KS1.
Florence Nightingale's Birthday. collectionFlorence Nightingale's Birthday
KS2. International Nurses Day (12 May); Florence Nightingale; caring for others.
Bravery: Pentecost and the Apostles. videoBravery: Pentecost and the Apostles
KS2. The story of how twelve brave people changed the world - the Apostles.
You won't believe what happens at this Pentecost party! collectionYou won't believe what happens at this Pentecost party!
KS2. Health and well-being; finding the strength to keep going; Pentecost.
Walk to School Week. collectionWalk to School Week
KS2. Society; citizenship; rights and responsibilities; National Walk to School Week (May).
Buddhism and the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day. collectionBuddhism and the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day
KS1/KS2. The teachings of the Buddha and the festivals that celebrate his life.
World Day for Cultural Diversity. collectionWorld Day for Cultural Diversity
KS1/KS2. World Day for Cultural Diversity (21 May 2024); celebrating differences.
The death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. collectionThe death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement
KS2. George Floyd (died 25 May 2020); the Black Lives Matter movement; racism; equality.
June
D-Day. collectionD-Day
A collection of resources that can be used to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6 June, 2024 as part of an assembly for UK primary schools.
Empathy Day. collectionEmpathy Day
KS1. Empathy; being sensitive to others; the story of 'The Good Samaritan' for KS1.
World Oceans Day. collectionWorld Oceans Day
KS1/KS2. World Oceans Day; plastic pollution; protecting the beautiful marine environment.
Shavuot: Ruth and Naomi. collectionShavuot: Ruth and Naomi
KS2. The festival of Shauot; the story of Ruth and Naomi; loyalty; welcoming others.
Summer and Winter Solstice. collectionSummer and Winter Solstice
KS1/KS2. Celebrating Midsummer's Day and also the Winter solstice; the changing seasons.
Hajj 2024. collectionHajj 2024
KS1. Mark Hajj 2024 with this assembly exploring 'The 5 Pillars of Islam'.
Hajj 2024. collectionHajj 2024
KS2. Mark Hajj 2024 with this assembly exploring 'The 5 Pillars of Islam'.
What is Hajj? videoWhat is Hajj?
KS2. A young Muslim girl finds out about Hajj and its significance for Muslims.
July
The NHS: Over 75 years of care. collectionThe NHS: Over 75 years of care
KS1. The NHS turned 75 on 5 July 2023; caring for others; people who help us.
Global Forgiveness Day: The Prodigal Son. collectionGlobal Forgiveness Day: The Prodigal Son
KS2. Global Forgiveness Day; being forgiving; saying sorry; the parables of Jesus.
Malala Day - 12 July. collectionMalala Day - 12 July
KS2. Celebrate Malala Yousafzai's birthday on Malala Day - 12 July.
KS2. Paris Olympics - July / August 2024. collectionKS2. Paris Olympics - July / August 2024
Celebrate the Olympic Games with this film about Eric Liddell's amazing story from the 1924 Paris Olympics.
August
Raksha Bandan. collection Raksha Bandan
KS2. Hinduism; celebrating world religions; celebrating our brothers and sisters; making promises.
September
Harvest. collectionHarvest
KS1/KS2. The importance of Harvest time; being grateful; being thankful; where food comes from.
Remembering 9/11. collectionRemembering 9/11
KS2. The events of 11 September 2001; compassion; tolerance.
International Day of Democracy. collectionInternational Day of Democracy
KS2. International Day of Democracy (15 September); British values; fairness; equality.
National Coding Week. collectionNational Coding Week
KS2. National Coding Week; working together; learning from mistakes.
October
Rosa Parks - Black History Month. collectionRosa Parks - Black History Month
KS2. Celebrating the life of Rosa Parks and exploring themes of justice and equality.
Mary Seacole. collectionMary Seacole
KS1/KS2. Black History; significant lives; prejudice; determination; caring for others.
Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on' collectionDr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on'
KS1/KS2. Celebrating the life of MLK; the rights of minorities; peaceful change; inspirational leaders.
International Day of Older Persons. collectionInternational Day of Older Persons
KS1/2. International Day of Older Persons (1 October 2024); attitudes to age; respect for older people.
Rosh Hashanah. collectionRosh Hashanah
KS2. The festival of Rosh Hashanah; saying sorry; the importance of forgiveness.
National Poetry Day. collectionNational Poetry Day
KS2. National Poetry Day; creativity; finding inspiration in the natural world to write poetry.
Saying sorry: Jonah and the Whale. collection Saying sorry: Jonah and the Whale
KS1. Saying sorry; Yom Kippur; forgiveness; the importance of apologising; making up.
World Mental Health Awareness Day. collectionWorld Mental Health Awareness Day
KS1/KS2. World Mental Health Awareness Day (10 October); mindfulness; having a positive attitude.
World Inclusion Day. collectionWorld Inclusion Day
KS2. World Inclusion Day (10 October 2024); compassion; Jesus; stories from the Bible.
Recycle Week. collectionRecycle Week
KS2. Recycle Week (14 - 20 October); plastic pollution; caring for the planet; the need to recycle.
The Regenerators: What is the problem with plastic? collectionThe Regenerators: What is the problem with plastic?
KS2. Recycle Week (14 - 20 October); plastic pollution; exploring solutions to the problem of pollution.
Sukkot. collectionSukkot
KS1/KS2. The festival of Sukkot; celebrations; the Exodus; being thankful.
Halloween. collectionHalloween
KS1/KS2. Tracing Halloween from Celtic origins, through Christianity, to the fun and mayhem of today!
Diwali - the festival of light. collectionDiwali - the festival of light
KS2. Hinduism; celebrating world religions, New Year and Diwali.
Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita. collectionDiwali - the story of Rama and Sita
KS1. The story of Rama and Sita - central to the festival of Diwali.
Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita. collectionDiwali - the story of Rama and Sita
KS2. The story of Rama and Sita; Diwali - the festival of light; light overcoming darkness.
November
Bandi Chhor Divas collectionBandi Chhor Divas
KS2. Sikhism; the festival of Bandi Chhor Divas; self-sacrifice; being resourceful and creative.
Bonfire Night. collectionBonfire Night
KS1/KS2. Celebrating Bonfire Night; Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605; fire safety.
Remembrance Day. collectionRemembrance Day
KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November) and Remembrance Sunday; showing respect; the sacrifice of others.
Remembrance Day - A Soldier's Tale. collectionRemembrance Day - A Soldier's Tale
KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November); remembering; sacrifice; 100+ years since The Armistice.
Remembrance Day - Pupil perspectives. collectionRemembrance Day - Pupil perspectives
KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November); the sacrifice of others; the views of KS2 pupils.
Anti-Bullying Week - 'David and Goliath' collectionAnti-Bullying Week - 'David and Goliath'
KS1. Making friends; respect; dealing with bullies; staying safe and happy.
Anti-Bullying Week. collectionAnti-Bullying Week
KS2. Staying safe and happy; making friends; finding help; respect; dealing with bullies.
Giving to charity. collectionGiving to charity
KS1/KS2. Children in Need, Red Nose Day and the many reasons for giving to charity.
The Birthday of Guru Nanak. collectionThe Birthday of Guru Nanak
KS1/KS2. Celebrating the Birthday of Guru Nanak; leadership; Sikh traditions and values; equality.
St Andrew's Day. collectionSt Andrew's Day
KS1. Celebrating St Andrew's Day (30 November); patron saints; celebrating special days.
December
The story of Hanukkah. collection The story of Hanukkah
KS1. The story of Hanukkah; the miracle of the oil; remembering; celebrations.
Hanukkah. collectionHanukkah
KS2. The story of Hanukkah; the miracle of the oil; remembering; celebrations.
Bodhi Day. collection Bodhi Day
KS1/KS2. Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism.
Summer and Winter Solstice. collectionSummer and Winter Solstice
KS1/KS2. Celebrating Midsummer's Day and also the Winter solstice; the changing seasons.
Christmas. collectionChristmas
KS1. The story of the very first Christmas; the nativity.
Christmas Around the World. collectionChristmas Around the World
KS1/KS2. Celebrating different Christmas traditions around the world - including Mexico, Japan and Iceland.
Christmas: 'Silent Night' collectionChristmas: 'Silent Night'
KS1. The story of the much-loved Christmas carol 'Silent Night'.
Christmas Truce 1914. collectionChristmas Truce 1914
KS2. Christmas; goodwill and comradeship; the power of the Christmas 'message'.
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