Assembly on the dangers of harmless fun. Refers to statistics showing the number of reported accidents in schools each year. Hands up (eyes closed helps with honesty!) always reveals a large number of pupils who have pulled a chair from under someone or rocks on their chair.

KS3 Assembly - although would also be relevant to older year groups. PPT details the connection between attendance and attainment - illustrating how 'odd days off' add to make a significant difference.

Assembly aimed at Year 8 or 9. Includes the YouTube short film 'Exposed'. This 10 minute drama has been designed for 14 to 18 year olds. 'Exposed' deals with the subjects of sexting and cyberbullying, issues that teenagers commonly face. PPT includes two real life examples of male victims who take their own lives - consider audience.

Assembly what Summer Solstice is and what we spend all of our time doing. Sleeping: 24 years (approximately one third of our lives!) Eating: 6 yearsWatching TV: 9 yearsWaiting in a queue (including at traffic lights): 5 yearsHousework: 4 yearsToilet: 18 monthsKissing: 2.5 weeks Purpose is to encourage pupils to make the most of every day. Hands up revealed some of my pupils spend more time on the xbox than sleeping.

Year 7 - Class of 2022 assembly on success. The purpose is to show pupils there are many forms of success and they have all achieved success in something throughout the year.

May break my bones... PPT focussing on differences and the harm in words. Features an explicit picture of a slashed arm and some nasty words - edit according to audience.

Assembly giving pupils practical advice on studying and revision. Used with Year 9 but could also be used for GCSE groups.

An assembly all about sleep. What happens if we don't have enough - how much a teenager needs. A show of hands at the beginning normally reveals they have far less that they should!

Assembly looking at optical illusion photographs - some discussion about things not always being what they first appear. Introducing a competition for Year 8 to see who can take the best optical illusion photograph.

Assembly on Remembrance Day. How it came about, where and why poppies are made. Delivered to Year 8 accompanied by a reading of In Flanders Fields and a display of poppies over the years.

All about July. Some bizarre 'celebration days' from around the world - including bring your plant to work day! A fun look at the final weeks leading to the summer break.

Assembly based on bullying within friendships and the workplace. The purpose is to encourage pupils to know their own mind but more importantly, for those who bully to recognise this in their behaviour towards 'friends'.