Worship

At Whinmoor St Paul’s we see our Collective Worship as a central part of school life. Children and adults engage in Collective Worship each day. This is when we gather together to explore and reflect on Christian Values, stories and teachings. Each half term we focus on a different Christian Value and explore each in a variety of ways.

Collective worship is led by senior leaders, staff, children, clergy and visitors. Children and adults in our school have the opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate Collective Worship, which is then fed into the improvement cycle.

In addition to Collective Worship, children at Whinmoor St Paul’s are provided with prayer and reflection spaces in school. These calm and peaceful spaces allow children the opportunity to reflect and contemplate the world around them. These are spaces which promote spirituality within the child and give them opportunities to be closer to their God.

These are the Christian Values for 2020/21:

• Autumn 1 – Community and Responsibility – British Values – Individual Liberty/ Rule of Law
• Autumn 2 – Trust – British Values – Democracy/ Tolerance
• Spring 1 – Integrity – British Value- Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and those without faith
• Spring 2 –  Hope/ Easter – British Value – Tolerance
• Summer 1 – Courage – British Values- Respect/ Rule of Law
• Summer 2 – Perseverance – British Values – Tolerance and Respect

Whole School and Class Worship Times

Due to social distancing measures, it is likely that Collective Worship will take place in your class for this half term. 

Monday –  Worship relating to our Christian Value for the half term

Tuesday – 11.45am – Worship relating to the world we live in

Wednesday – 11.45am – Class led Worship relating to the world we live in

Thursday – Worship related to aspects of our curriculum

Friday – Worship celebrating our school community

 

Types of Worship and Celebrations at Whinmoor St Paul’s