In common with most Church schools, a daily act of collective worship is fundamental to the organisation of St Andrew the Apostle School. Assemblies are held for the whole school twice a week and in tutor or year groups on the remaining days. We will actively encourage an understanding and respect for all faiths and our assemblies will draw on the musical and choral traditions of many Christian churches; supporting our students as they develop into respectful and well-educated young people.
The St Andrew the Apostle School Prayer:
We bless you our most high God and Lord of mercy.
We pray that you would bless each one of us this
day.
Give us inquiring minds and discerning hearts.
Give us courage to persevere in all we
undertake.
Give us the gift of joy and wonder in all things.
Give us laughter and love to share with
others.
Give us protection and safety in all that we do.
And give us sure and certain knowledge of your
unfailing love.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Both now and forever and to
the ages of ages.
Amen.
As part of tutor time and assemblies each week, students explore values and themes and celebrate key dates. Please see our Spring term schedule below:
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Week beginning |
School value and theme |
Key date |
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6th January |
Responsibility : The value of giving rather than receiving. |
6th January – Epiphany/Theophany (E.O) |
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13th January
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Trustworthiness: Responsibility Protected Characteristics |
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20th January |
Responsibility: The value of understanding others’ beliefs. |
15th January 2023 – World Religion Day (3rd Sunday in January) |
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27th January Holocaust Memorial Day 27th Jan |
Responsibility: The value of every person no matter who are they are. |
Revision Focus Fortnight |
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3rd February |
Responsibility: The value of admitting your mistakes. |
25th January - Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom |
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10th February |
Responsibility: The value of equal rights for all. |
2nd February – The Presentation of Chris (E.O) Children’s Mental Health Week |
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24th February |
Caring: The value of being of being safe in relationships. |
Safer Internet Day February |
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3rd March |
Caring: The value of using your skills and talents wisely |
Science weeks |
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10th March |
Caring: The value of helping others in the world |
LGBT History Week |
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17th March |
Caring: The value of communication and celebrating women. |
International Women’s Day 9th March
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24th March |
Caring: The value of telling others you appreciate them. |
17th March – St Patrick’s Day (N.I.)
Neurodiversity Celebration Week |
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31st March |
Respect The value of all humans as important |
All Year group assemblies on consent, sexualised environment and respectful relationships |