Core Values Determination Assembly

Empower your students with the crucial life skill of Determination using this powerful and engaging assembly PowerPoint. This resource is perfect for introducing the core value of perseverance and provides an excellent, child-friendly introduction to the concept of having a ‘Growth Mindset’.

Ideal for a ‘Value of the Month’ program, PSHE lessons, or as part of your school’s work on building resilience, this assembly is ready to use and suitable for both KS1 and KS2.

What’s Included?

This assembly is packed with interactive elements to get students thinking about what it means to be determined. The content covers:

What is Determination?: A clear, accessible definition that links determination to having courage, perseverance, and self-belief.

Relatable Scenarios: A series of “What does determination look like?” slides featuring five everyday examples, such as learning to ride a bike, practising football, baking a cake, and tackling tricky schoolwork. Each scenario includes a discussion prompt.

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: A key section that simply and effectively defines both mindsets for young learners.

Interactive Mindset Quiz: An engaging quiz with five different scenarios where students must decide if a ‘Growth Mindset’ or a ‘Fixed Mindset’ is being shown. This is a fantastic tool for reinforcing the concept.

Reflection and Prayer: The assembly includes multiple opportunities for discussion and concludes with structured reflection questions and a thoughtful prayer about strength and perseverance.

Why Choose This Resource?

No Prep Needed: A complete, ready-to-deliver assembly that saves you valuable planning time.

Excellent Introduction to Growth Mindset: A core focus of the assembly, making it a highly valuable PSHE resource.

SEN-Friendly: Features clear Widgit/PCS-style symbols on key slides to support understanding for all learners.

Highly Interactive: Uses scenario-based questions and a dedicated quiz to keep children engaged and promote critical thinking.

Builds Resilience: Teaches students the importance of trying again, learning from mistakes, and never giving up.

Promotes Core Values: Directly supports teaching on perseverance, self-improvement, and resilience.

Help your students develop the self-belief and resilience to achieve their goals. Download this assembly today to deliver an inspiring and impactful lesson on the power of determination.