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Yearly Assembly Planner 2022-2023

Autumn term - 1st Half

Wk Beg

Value

Right

Monday

Tuesday

8.50am - 9am

Wednesday

Thursday

8.50am - 9.10am

Friday

5.9.2022

Ambition -

Always get better and better

Article 29

Goals of education

Teacher Training Day

Teacher Training Day

Welcome back - Expectations and goals

- JD (ZM)

International Literacy Day

- JS

What are children’s rights?

Rights Respecting Charters

(UNCRC Children’s Rights Powerpoint)

Article 42

12.9.2022

Learning -

We are always learning

Article 42

Knowledge of rights

What are the school rules?

Rules and why we have them

- KB

Jigsaw -

Being Me in My World

- ZM (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / JS

International Day of Democracy -

British Values

- EP

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

19.9.2022

Community -

We work together

Article 4

Making rights real

What is recycling?

What can we recycle in school?

- KH

International week of happiness / A smile is a powerful weapon. 

- KT (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KB

Making the world a better place

- LL

Article 41

The Global Goals

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

26.9.2022

Friendship -

We are kind to each other

Article 15

Setting up or joining groups

Developing good relationships and respecting differences

- HS

Articles 2, 14, 15

Ingredients to make a good friend

- JD (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KH

Friendships can be found in the most unlikely places if only you open your heart

- LV

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

3.10.2022

Teamwork -

Together everyone achieves more

Article 36

Protection from exploitation

World Habitat Day - Improving living conditions for all

-  MBing

Article 27

GG 15 - Life on Land

World Space Week / Space & Sustainability

- ZM (KT)

GG 12- responsible consumption

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / JS

Views from space - All people are a product of their environment

- LB

GG 16 - Peace

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

10.10.2022

Determination -

We don’t give up

Article 6

Life survival and development

World Mental Health Day

- MC

Article 24

GG 3 - Health and wellbeing

Natural disaster is unavoidable

- KT (JD)

GG - Affordable clean energy

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KB

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

(UNICEF Assembly 18)

Articles 6, 24, 28

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

17.10.2022

Honesty -

We value the truth

Article 13

Sharing thoughts freely

Black History Month

- Time for Change: Action not words

 - SS

GG 10 - Reduce inequalities

Black History Month -

Harriet Tubman - The Fight for Equality

- JD (ZM)

Article 2

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KH

World Values Day

- Choose a school value to display today

- P4C discussion

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

 

HALF TERM BREAK

 

 

Autumn term - 2nd Half

31.10.2022

Creativity -

We use our imagination

Article 40

Juvenile justice

Creativity doesn’t run out:  The more you use, the more you have!

- SE

 

Jigsaw -

Celebrating Difference

- KT (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KH

The Rule of Law - British Values

-  HK

Article 40

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

7.11.2022

Learning -

We are always learning

Article 28

Right to education

Link to learning value

Always do your best.  What you do now, you will harvest later

- P4C discussion

 

If you don’t try, you will never know / An obstacle is often a stepping stone

- ZM (JD)

 

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KB

Remembrance Day

- JB

Article 38

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

14.11.2022

Friendship -

We are kind to each other

Article 30

Children from minority or indigenous groups

Anti-bullying Week: Reach Out

(See video link below)

- GS

Tolerance Day - Learn something new about someone today

- JD (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / JS

Understanding the importance of Children in Need

- KR

Article 26, 27, 39

GG 1 - Zero poverty

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

21.11.2022

Ambition -

Always get better and better

Article 12

Respect for the views of the child

What can we do to make school better?

- P4C discussion

Link to ambition value

We can always do better

- KT (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KH

The most important equipment in your bag is your attitude

- CJ

 

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

28.11.2022

Determination -

We don’t give up

Article 9

The right to be with parents

I never dreamed of success - I worked for it

- P4C discussion

GG 4 - Quality education

Link to determination value

Rivers cut through rocks with persistence, not power

- ZM (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

KT / KB

‘Slow and steady wins the race’ vs ‘Going fast is always the best way to win’

- JS

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

5.12.2022

Community -

We work together

Article 23

Children with a disability

International Day for Disabled Persons (3rd Dec)

(UNICEF Assembly 19)

Articles 6, 12, 23, 24, 42

It’s about ability, not disability

- JD (KT)

GG 10- reduce inequalities

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / JS

What is Christmas Jumper Day?  Who are we supporting and why?

-  KH

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

12.12.2022

Teamwork -

Together everyone achieves more

Article 31

Rest and play

Appreciation and being thankful

- P4C discussion

The story of Christmas

- KT (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

JD / KH

Celebrations around the world (Hanukkah)

- KB

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

 

CHRISTMAS BREAK

 

 

Spring term - 1st Half

2.1.2023

Creativity -

We use our imagination

Article 3

Best interests of the child

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success

- RR

Jigsaw -

Dreams & Goals

- ZM (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

Your ambitions, your future.  Believe in what you can achieve

- HK

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

9.1.2023

Honesty -

We value the truth

Article 19

Protection from violence

Everyone’s a Hero

(UNICEF Assembly 1)

Article 19

Who is your hero?

Does it need to be someone famous?

- KT (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KH

Happiness

- JB

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

16.1.2023

Ambition -

Always get better and better

Article 2

Non-discrimination

Martin Luther King Day

(UNICEF Assembly 4)

Articles 1, 2

Everyone is equal, no exceptions

- JD (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KB

 

Living together in a diverse city, country and world

- LB

Articles 9, 14, 22, 30

GG 17 - Partnership

 

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

23.1.2023

Learning -

We are always learning

Article 14

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Chinese New Year

- The Year of the Rabbit

 - GS

Is my view your view? 

Listening to other’s views

- ZM (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

 

Holocaust Memorial Day

- 27th Jan

(UNICEF Assembly 5)

Articles 2, 19, 32-37

 

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

30.1.2023

Determination -

We don’t give up

Article 5

Family guidance as children develop

 

National Storytelling Week

- JS

Article 31

 

 

Being guided through life

- KT (JD)

Article 5

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KH

Love to read

- SE

Article 31

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

6.2.2023

Friendship -

We are kind to each other

Article 17

Access to information

Children’s Mental Health Week

- MC

Articles 24, 39

GG 3 - Health and wellbeing

Safer Internet Day

- JD (ZM)

Articles 16, 17

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KB

Mutual Respect - British values

- EP

Article 8

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

13.2.2023

Teamwork -

Together everyone achieves more

Article 8

Identity

Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up

- KB

 

There’s no ‘I’ in team

- ZM (KT)

Article 15

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

Kindness Day

- KH

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

 

HALF TERM BREAK

 

 

Spring term - 2nd Half

27.2.2023

Community -

We work together

Article 26

Government help

Fairtrade Fortnight

(UNICEF Assembly 9)

Articles 2, 24

Jigsaw -

Healthy Me

- KT (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KB

World Book Day

(UNICEF Assembly 8)

Articles 15, 24, 28

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

6.3.2023

Honesty -

We value the truth

Article 16

Right to privacy

Watch your tongue - once something is said or written online, it can’t be taken back

- LV

Holi

- ZM (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / JS

Keeping your information private online

- JS

Article 15, 17, 19

 

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

13.3.2023

Creativity -

We use our imagination

Article 37

Inhumane treatment and detention

Science Week

- KH

GG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Women’s History Month

- JD (KT)

GG 5 - Gender equality

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KH

Individual Liberty

- British Values

- KB

 

Red Nose Day

Article 26

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

20.3.2023

Learning -

We are always learning

Article 7

Birth registration, name, nationality, care

Sticks & Stones

- The importance of using people’s names

- P4C discussion

Article 7

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

(UNICEF Assembly 10)

- KT (ZM)

Articles 2, 12, 30, 42

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KB

World Water Day

23rd March

(UNICEF Assembly 12)

Article 24

GG 6 - Clean water

GG 14 - Life below water

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

27.3.2023

Ambition -

Always get better and better

Article 35

Protection from kidnapping

 

Images are worth a thousand words

- P4C discussion

The story of Easter

- ZM (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y5/6 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / JS

What do hot cross buns and Easter eggs resemble?

- KR

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

EASTER BREAK

 

Summer term - 1st Half

17.4.2023

Friendship -

We are kind to each other

Article 12

Respect for the views of the child

A recipe for a good friend

- P4C discussion

Jigsaw -

Relationships / Tough Choices

- JD (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KB

Eid-Ul-Fitr

- LL

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

24.4.2023

Determination -

We don’t give up

Article 11

Protection from being taken out of their country illegally

Everyone is a star and deserves a chance to shine

- P4C discussion

Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go

- ZM (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / JS

Supporting each other

- HS

Article 15

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

1.5.2023

Community -

We work together

Article 18

Parental responsibilities and state assistance

Bank Holiday

Who can support us?

- KT (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KH

You should help others when they are stuck

- CJ

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

8.5.2023

Teamwork -

Together everyone achieves more

Article 38

War and armed conflicts

VE Day

- MBing

 

National Share a Story Month

- JD (ZM)

 

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- KT / KB

Reading is knowledge, reading is fun

- JS

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

15.5.2023

Creativity -

We use our imagination

Article 39

Recovery from trauma and reintegration

Mental Health Awareness Week

- MC

Articles 24, 39

A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved

- ZM (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / JS

Trust

- KB

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

22.5.2023

Honesty -

We value the truth

Article 13

Sharing thoughts freely

Three Important Words - Please, Thank You & Sorry

- P4C discussion

Taking responsibility for my actions

- KT (JD)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KH

Tolerance of those of different religions and faiths - British Values

- KH

Articles 14 ,22, 30

 

Y3/4 - 11.30am-12pm

 

 

HALF TERM BREAK

 

 

Summer term - 2nd Half

5.6.2023

Ambition -

Always get better and better

Article 10

To visit parents in a different county or be together

 

World Environment Day

(UNICEF Assembly 14)

Articles 12, 13, 29

GG 13 - Climate

 

Jigsaw -

Changing Me

- JD (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

World Oceans Day

- RR

GG 14 - Life below water

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

12.6.2023

Learning -

We are always learning

Article 32

Child Labour

 

World Day Against Child Labour

(UNICEF Assembly 15)

Article 28, 31, 32

 

Healthy Eating Week

- KT (ZM)

Article 27

GG 2 - Zero hunger

 

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KH

The Importance of Fitness and Health

- LV

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

19.6.2023

Determination -

We don’t give up

Article 22

Refugee children

Sports Week

- Determination is the key

- HS

World Refugee Day

(UNICEF Assembly 16)

- ZM (JD)

Articles 7, 22, 38

 

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KB

Have a go - don’t give up.  You may be surprised!

- EP

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

26.6.2023

Friendship -

We are kind to each other

Article 1

The right are for everyone

 

Social Media & Kindness - Choose your words carefully

- LB

Articles 13, 15

 

Broken friendships matter - how do we deal with it?

- JD (KT)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

Woody & Buzz’s friendship - was the jealousy destructive?

(See video link below)

- CJ

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

3.7.2023

Teamwork -

Together everyone achieves more

Article 21

Adopted and forested children

We need to protect endangered animals

- P4C discussion

GG 15 - Life on land

(Link to Teamwork value)

Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.

- KT (ZM)

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- ZM / KH

Being in a team means you leave no one behind

- HK

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

10.7.2023

Community -

We work together

Article 27

Adequate standard of living

Being part of a group, team or organisation

- P4C discussion

Homes Around the World

- ZM (JD)

GG 8- decent work and economic growth

GG 11 - Sustainable cities

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS1 Celebration Assembly

- JD / KB

How have we helped others in need this year?  Who can you help in your community?

- P4C discussion

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

17.7.2023

Honesty -

We value the truth

Article 14

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Moving on

- Panic only makes things worse

- MBing

Nelson Mandela Day

- JD (KT)

GG 16 - Peace

Singing Practice

 

Y1/2 - 11-11.30am

 

KS2 Celebration Assembly

- KT / JS

How do you feel about your new class or new school?  What are you looking forward to?

- LL

 

Y5/6 - 11.30am-12pm

 

24.7.2023

Creativity -

We use our imagination

Article 25

Rights of children in care

Year 6 Leaver’s Assembly

Elson Award Assembly

 

 

 

 

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