17 Assembly / Assemblies Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4

All assemblies are adaptable and initially written for Key Stage 3. They all begin with a definition of the term and why it is important to them before the assembly embarks on it’s journey!

1. Adjusting to Secondary School – discusses and gives advice about the changes that will take place during secondary school
2. Confidence – aimed at helping pupils support each other with example of how negative comments can affect others
3. Respecting Property – informs pupils of the importance of looking after their surroundings and the school. Using examples of what impressions a pupil would have of an unorganised and messy teacher.
4. Friendship – aimed at supporting pupils in understanding what makes a good friend and points pupils to school clubs.
5. Litter - discusses the impact of litter and the importance of looking after the school building
6. Seeing the bigger picture – discusses the importance of focussing in all lessons, not just choosing the lessons they like, linking to transferable skills.
7. Swearing – discusses the appropriate use of language and the impressions it can make on others.
8. Keeping the Peace – aimed at pupils learning to manage friendships. Ignoring gossip and maintaining the peace.
9. Privilege – aimed at letting pupils know what a privileged position they are in to be able to access education.
10. Energy drinks – Warns pupils about the effects of drinking energy drinks, giving examples of sugar content and a case study.
11. Homework – designed to show pupils the importance of homework and the long term effects it can have on achievement – using worldwide statistics.
12. Conflict – highlights some common conflict that may arise in school with peer groups and how to cope and deal with it.
13. Bookworm – this highlights the importance of reading and promotes pupils to visit the school library. Reading will increase attainment.
14. Conduct – discusses conduct and the importance of conducting themselves in a positive manner as they preparing themselves for the next year group. (initially aimed at Year 7)
15. Easter – Discusses why we celebrate Easter and the history of why eggs are given.
16. Socialisation – assembly focusses on why the school has rules and the importance of following them. These rules help shape the person they will be as they grow into adults and move into society.
17. Memory – discusses memory and some facts, linking to what pupils can do to help their memory. Regular sleep etc. Discusses the ‘blossoming brain’ developmental stage.