Audio programmes for Collective Worship: Something to Think About for KS1 and Together for KS2. In each you'll find stories, a song to join in with, opportunities for reflection and prayer - often led by children themselves - and plenty of other interaction.
Both series may be used by schools to fulfil the statutory requirements regarding Collective Worship. The approach of each is to use material from a wide range of cultural sources and faith groups, to ensure that programmes will be relevant to as many listeners as possible.
The aim is to provide assemblies which relate to children's own experiences and concerns while exploring a wide range of moral, spiritual and religious issues celebrating the different social, cultural and religious backgrounds of the audience.
January
KS1. Burns Night. audio
Ben finds out about the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and the Burns Night celebrations which commemorate him.
KS2. Holocaust Day. Unsung heroes: Sir Nicholas Winton part 1. audio
Gemma considers what it takes to be a hero: do you always have to be 'brave'? Included is the first part of the story of Sir Nicholas Winton, told for us by his daughter, Barbara.
KS2. Holocaust Day: Sir Nicholas Winton - Part 2
Gemma continues her exploration of what it means to be a 'hero'. She hears more from Barbara Winton about the life of her father, Sir Nicholas Winton.
February
KS1. Valentine's Day. audio
Ben is looking forward to Saint Valentine's Day and thinking about what love is...
March
KS1. Saint David's Day. audio
Ben finds out about Saint David and considers some of the well-known legends about him.
KS1. Saint Patrick's Day. audio
Ben considers the life of St Patrick, who overcame adversity to become a Christian leader.
KS1. The first day of Spring. audio
Ben introduces the theme of Spring and new life.
KS1. Mothering Sunday. audio
We hear from some school children about why they think their mums are special and how they are going to celebrate Mothering Sunday!
KS2. Mothering Sunday. audio
Gemma looks forward to celebrating Mothering Sunday and finds out about its history.
KS2. Holi. audio
Gemma finds out about Holi - the Hindu festival of colours.
April
KS1. Ramadan and Eid. audio
Finding out about the holy month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr which ends it
KS1. Saint George's Day. audio
Ben finds out about St George - an early Christian in the time of the Roman Empire.
KS1. Palm Sunday - The Donkey's tale. audio
Ben Faulks visits a donkey sanctuary and considers the Easter festival and the special journey made by one donkey at Easter.
KS1. Easter surprise! (Easter Day) audio
Ben Faulks returns to a donkey sanctuary where he finds out more about the Easter festival and about caring for animals.
KS2. April Fools' Day. audio
Jokes, jokes, jokes! Gemma looks ahead to April Fools' Day
KS2. Easter. audio
Gemma looks forward to celebrating the festival of Easter and the end of the Spring term.
May
KS1. May Day. audio
Join Ben Faulks for a programme all about May Day. Celebrating the start of summer; learning from the past, and the people who can help us to do that.
KS1. Rogation Sunday. audio
Join Ben Faulks for a programme all about Rogation Day. Family relationships - parents.
KS1. Shavuot. audio
Join Ben Faulks for a programme all about the celebration of Shavuot and what it represents for Jewish people; rules and why we need them; treating others as individuals.
June
KS1. Midsummer - longest day of the year. audio
Join Ben Faulks for a programme all about Midsummer - enjoying the longest day of the year; customs and traditions associated with the longest day
July
KS2. Pilgrimages part 1. audio
Gemma Hunt finds out about pilgrimages and why people make them
KS2. Pilgrimages: the Hajj. audio
Gemma Hunt looks at the theme of pilgrimages and why people make them.
August
KS2. Florence Nightingale. audio
Gemma looks back at the life of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, who died 13 August, 1910.
KS2. The Great Fire of London. audio
Change can be good - hear how the Great Fire of London lead to a change for the better.
September
KS1. New school year. audio
Ben is reflecting on a great summer holiday and looking forward to all the challenges in the year ahead.
KS1. London's burning - The Great Fire of London. audio
Ben Faulks with a programme about the famous historical event of The Great Fire of London; keeping safe.
KS2. Thomas Barnardo. audio
Gemma hears about Thomas Barnardo, the founder of children's charity Barnardo's.
KS2. Sukkot. audio
Gemma hears about the Jewish festival of Sukkot.
KS2. Navratri. audio
A programme about the hot and spicy foods eaten during the Hindu festival of Navratri
KS2. Guru Nanak. audio
Hear about the life of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion
October
KS2. Harvest. audio
Gemma finds out about the annual celebration of the Harvest and the importance of sharing.
Chinese Double Ninth festival. audio
Gemma Hunt continues her exploration of Autumn festivals - today the 'Double Ninth'.
November
KS1. Diwali and Bonfire Night. audio
Ben Faulks with a programme about the festival of Diwali; light and dark; Bonfire Night as another âspecial dayâ.
KS1. Remembering... why poppies? audio
Ben Faulks presents the first of two programmes exploring the theme of remembering.
KS1. Remembrance: our memories. audio
Ben Faulks with the second programme exploring the theme of remembering.
KS1. Saint Andrew's Day. audio
Ben finds out about the life of St Andrew, one of the very first Christians.
KS1. Chanukah. audio
The Jewish festival of Chanukah (Hanukkah); its origins and significance in Jewish life today.
KS1. Thanksgiving. audio
Ben Faulks hears from American children about the festival of Thanksgiving.
KS2. Diwali. audio
Gemma finds out about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights celebrated around the world.
December
KS1. It's Christmas time... Winter wildlife. audio
Caring for the environment and animals - birds in particular - as winter arrives
KS1. Christmas time - Lamb's tale. audio
Themes: that for Christians Christmas is about the birth of Jesus
KS1. Advent. audio
Ben introduces the theme of 'advent' and hears from children about their favourite gifts.
KS2. Christmas - Turkey and other treats. audio
The story of King Wenceslas and children talk about what they eat at Christmas time and when they eat their main meal.
KS2. Christmas - the Christmas journey. audio
Children share where they travel to at Christmas, who they are going to see and the means by which they will get there
KS2. Christmas - a time for giving. audio
Gemma introduces the topic of Christmas and looks ahead to the festive season.
