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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.

New Year - 'The Snowdrop' collection

KS1. New beginnings; seasons; signs of spring; hope; courage; New Year's resolutions.

New Year - 'The Snowdrop'

Big Schools Birdwatch. collection

KS2. Big Schools Birdwatch (begins 8 January 2024); nature; creating habitats for birds.

Big Schools Birdwatch

Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on' collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating the life of MLK; the rights of minorities; peaceful change; inspirational leaders.

Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on'

Holocaust Memorial Day. collection

KS2. Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January); resisting oppression; human rights.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Sir Nicholas Winton (1909 - 2015) collection

KS2. The Holocaust; Holocaust Memorial Day; significant individuals; making a difference.

Sir Nicholas Winton (1909 - 2015)

The last train from Prague. video

KS2. Holocaust Memorial Day. An account of 9-year-old Milena Fleischmann's journey to the UK in 1939 on the 'kindertransport'.

The last train from Prague

February

What is opinion? What is fact? collection

KS2. Distinguishing opinion from fact; fake news and how to spot it; Safer Internet Day.

What is opinion? What is fact?

Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) collection

KS1/KS2. Lunar New Year; festivals; celebrating with friends/family.

Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)

St Valentine's Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating St Valentine's Day (14 February); the life of St Valentine; courage and sacrifice.

St Valentine's Day

Buddhism and the festivals of Parinirvana Day and Wesak. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating the festivals Parinirvana Day and Wesak and the teachings of the Buddha.

Buddhism and the festivals of Parinirvana Day and Wesak

The Festival of Lent. collection

KS1/KS2. Lent; Jesus in the wilderness; Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday; making a sacrifice for Lent.

The Festival of Lent

St David's Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating St David's Day (1 March); patron saints; the life of St David; devotion.

St David's Day

World Book Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating World Book Day and the pleasures and many benefits of reading.

World Book Day

International Women's Day. collection

KS2: Celebrating International Women's Day (8 March); equality; education; courage; respect.

International Women's Day

British Values - Democracy. collection

KS2. Freedom; British Values; International Women's Day (8 March) democracy.

British Values - Democracy

Ramadan and Eid. collection

KS1. A young girl prepares to fast for the first time during Ramadan; gift-giving; appreciating what is important.

Ramadan and Eid

Ramadan and Eid. collection

KS2. Islam; Ramadan; Eid ul Fitr; celebrating world religions and Muslim beliefs.

Ramadan and Eid

Giving to charity. collection

KS1/KS2. Red Nose Day, Children in Need and the many reasons for giving to charity.

Giving to charity

St Patrick's Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating St Patrick's Day (17 March); the life of St Patrick; showing courage and determination.

St Patrick's Day

Palm Sunday - 'Dan the Donkey' collection

KS1. Palm Sunday; having a 'big dream'; being chosen to do something important.

Palm Sunday - 'Dan the Donkey'

Holi. collection

KS1/KS2. Spring festivals; celebrations; Hinduism; Holika and Prahlad; Krishna and Radha.

Holi

The Easter Story. collection

KS1. Exploring the story of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

The Easter Story

Forgiveness: The Story of Easter. video

KS2. The story of Easter is told with a focus on Jesus' forgiveness for his persecutors.

Forgiveness: The Story of Easter

Ramadan and Eid. collection

KS1. A young girl prepares to fast for the first time during Ramadan; gift-giving; appreciating what is important.

Ramadan and Eid

Ramadan and Eid. collection

KS2. Islam; Ramadan; Eid ul Fitr; celebrating world religions and Muslim beliefs.

Ramadan and Eid

Islam - values. collection

KS2. Islam; the life of a young muslim; mutual respect; Muslim festivals - especially Eid.

 Islam - values

What is Islam? collection

KS2. Giving to others; Muslim values; The 5 Pillars; charity.

 What is Islam?

The Eid Shoes

KS1. A young girl looks forward to wearing her special new shoes at Eid ul Fitr.

The Eid Shoes

Vaisakhi. collection

KS2. Celebrating the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and the founding of the Khalsa.

Vaisakhi

Primary assemblies: Earth Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Thinking about ways to care for the environment on Earth Day.

Primary assemblies: Earth Day

Passover. collection

KS1. The life of Moses; the Exodus; the festival of Passover; leadership.

Passover

Moses: The Exodus. collection

KS1/KS2. Passover; The Exodus; the life of Moses; stories from the Bible.

Moses: The Exodus

Moses and the 10 Commandments - Vlog #1. collection

KS2. Rules; rights and responsibilities; Moses; the Exodus; festival of Passover.

Moses and the 10 Commandments - Vlog #1

St George's Day. collection

KS1 / KS2. Celebrating St George's Day (23 April); the life of St George; saints; courage.

St George's Day

International Dawn Chorus Day. collection

KS1/2. International Dawn Chorus Day; nature; the beauty of birds.

International Dawn Chorus Day

The Coronation of King Charles III. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III; history and tradition; the importance of community.

The Coronation of King Charles III

Florence Nightingale's Birthday. collection

KS2. International Nurses Day (12 May); Florence Nightingale; caring for others.

Florence Nightingale's Birthday

Bravery: Pentecost and the Apostles. video

KS2. The story of how twelve brave people changed the world - the Apostles.

Bravery: Pentecost and the Apostles

Walk to School Week. collection

KS2. Society; citizenship; rights and responsibilities; National Walk to School Week (May).

Walk to School Week

World Day for Cultural Diversity. collection

KS1/KS2. World Day for Cultural Diversity (21 May 2024); celebrating differences.

World Day for Cultural Diversity

D-Day. collection

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.

D-Day

Empathy Day. collection

KS1. Empathy; being sensitive to others; the story of 'The Good Samaritan' for KS1.

Empathy Day

World Oceans Day. collection

KS1/KS2. World Oceans Day; plastic pollution; protecting the beautiful marine environment.

World Oceans Day

Shavuot: Ruth and Naomi. collection

KS2. The festival of Shauot; the story of Ruth and Naomi; loyalty; welcoming others.

Shavuot: Ruth and Naomi

Summer and Winter Solstice. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating Midsummer's Day and also the Winter solstice; the changing seasons.

Summer and Winter Solstice

Hajj 2024. collection

KS1. Mark Hajj 2024 with this assembly exploring 'The 5 Pillars of Islam'.

Hajj 2024

Hajj 2024. collection

KS2. Mark Hajj 2024 with this assembly exploring 'The 5 Pillars of Islam'.

Hajj 2024

What is Hajj? video

KS2. A young Muslim girl finds out about Hajj and its significance for Muslims.

What is Hajj?

The NHS: Over 75 years of care. collection

KS1. The NHS turned 75 on 5 July 2023; caring for others; people who help us.

The NHS: Over 75 years of care

Global Forgiveness Day: The Prodigal Son. collection

KS2. Global Forgiveness Day; being forgiving; saying sorry; the parables of Jesus.

Global Forgiveness Day: The Prodigal Son

Malala Day - 12 July. collection

KS2. Celebrate Malala Yousafzai's birthday on Malala Day - 12 July.

Malala Day - 12 July

KS2. Paris Olympics - July / August 2024. collection

Celebrate the Olympic Games with this film about Eric Liddell's amazing story from the 1924 Paris Olympics.

KS2. Paris Olympics - July / August 2024

Raksha Bandan. collection

KS2. Hinduism; celebrating world religions; celebrating our brothers and sisters; making promises.

 Raksha Bandan

September

Harvest. collection

KS1/KS2. The importance of Harvest time; being grateful; being thankful; where food comes from.

Harvest

Remembering 9/11. collection

KS2. The events of 11 September 2001; compassion; tolerance.

Remembering 9/11

International Day of Democracy. collection

KS2. International Day of Democracy (15 September); British values; fairness; equality.

International Day of Democracy

National Coding Week. collection

KS2. National Coding Week; working together; learning from mistakes.

National Coding Week

Rosa Parks - Black History Month. collection

KS2. Celebrating the life of Rosa Parks and exploring themes of justice and equality.

Rosa Parks - Black History Month

Mary Seacole. collection

KS1/KS2. Black History; significant lives; prejudice; determination; caring for others.

Mary Seacole

Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on' collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating the life of MLK; the rights of minorities; peaceful change; inspirational leaders.

Dr Martin Luther King - 'Dream on'

International Day of Older Persons. collection

KS1/2. International Day of Older Persons (1 October 2024); attitudes to age; respect for older people.

International Day of Older Persons

Rosh Hashanah. collection

KS2. The festival of Rosh Hashanah; saying sorry; the importance of forgiveness.

Rosh Hashanah

National Poetry Day. collection

KS2. National Poetry Day; creativity; finding inspiration in the natural world to write poetry.

National Poetry Day

Saying sorry: Jonah and the Whale. collection

KS1. Saying sorry; Yom Kippur; forgiveness; the importance of apologising; making up.

 Saying sorry: Jonah and the Whale

World Mental Health Awareness Day. collection

KS1/KS2. World Mental Health Awareness Day (10 October); mindfulness; having a positive attitude.

World Mental Health Awareness Day

World Inclusion Day. collection

KS2. World Inclusion Day (10 October 2024); compassion; Jesus; stories from the Bible.

World Inclusion Day

Recycle Week. collection

KS2. Recycle Week (14 - 20 October); plastic pollution; caring for the planet; the need to recycle.

Recycle Week

The Regenerators: What is the problem with plastic? collection

KS2. Recycle Week (14 - 20 October); plastic pollution; exploring solutions to the problem of pollution.

The Regenerators: What is the problem with plastic?

Sukkot. collection

KS1/KS2. The festival of Sukkot; celebrations; the Exodus; being thankful.

Sukkot

Halloween. collection

KS1/KS2. Tracing Halloween from Celtic origins, through Christianity, to the fun and mayhem of today!

Halloween

Diwali - the festival of light. collection

KS2. Hinduism; celebrating world religions, New Year and Diwali.

Diwali - the festival of light

Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita. collection

KS1. The story of Rama and Sita - central to the festival of Diwali.

Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita

Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita. collection

KS2. The story of Rama and Sita; Diwali - the festival of light; light overcoming darkness.

Diwali - the story of Rama and Sita

November

Bandi Chhor Divas (Prisoner Release Day) collection

KS2. Sikhism; the festival of Bandi Chhor Divas; self-sacrifice; being resourceful and creative.

Bandi Chhor Divas (Prisoner Release Day)

Bonfire Night. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating Bonfire Night; Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605; fire safety.

Bonfire Night

Remembrance Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November) and Remembrance Sunday; showing respect; the sacrifice of others.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day - A Soldier's Tale. collection

KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November); remembering; sacrifice; 100+ years since The Armistice.

Remembrance Day - A Soldier's Tale

Remembrance Day - Pupil perspectives. collection

KS1/KS2. Remembrance Day (11 November); the sacrifice of others; the views of KS2 pupils.

Remembrance Day - Pupil perspectives

Anti-Bullying Week - 'David and Goliath' collection

KS1. Making friends; respect; dealing with bullies; staying safe and happy.

Anti-Bullying Week - 'David and Goliath'

Anti-Bullying Week. collection

KS2. Staying safe and happy; making friends; finding help; respect; dealing with bullies.

Anti-Bullying Week

Giving to charity. collection

KS1/KS2. Children in Need, Red Nose Day and the many reasons for giving to charity.

Giving to charity

The Birthday of Guru Nanak. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating the Birthday of Guru Nanak; leadership; Sikh traditions and values; equality.

The Birthday of Guru Nanak

St Andrew's Day. collection

KS1. Celebrating St Andrew's Day (30 November); patron saints; celebrating special days.

St Andrew's Day

December

The story of Hanukkah. collection

KS1. The story of Hanukkah; the miracle of the oil; remembering; celebrations.

 The story of Hanukkah

Hanukkah. collection

KS2. The story of Hanukkah; the miracle of the oil; remembering; celebrations.

Hanukkah

Bodhi Day. collection

KS1/KS2. Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism.

 Bodhi Day

Summer and Winter Solstice. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating Midsummer's Day and also the Winter solstice; the changing seasons.

Summer and Winter Solstice

Christmas. collection

KS1. The story of the very first Christmas; the nativity.

Christmas

Christmas Around the World. collection

KS1/KS2. Celebrating different Christmas traditions around the world - including Mexico, Japan and Iceland.

Christmas Around the World

Christmas: 'Silent Night' collection

KS1. The story of the much-loved Christmas carol 'Silent Night'.

Christmas: 'Silent Night'

Christmas Truce 1914. collection

KS2. Christmas; goodwill and comradeship; the power of the Christmas 'message'.

Christmas Truce 1914