Banter vs bullying/ Development/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas The term banter is thrown around a lot and used to cover a multitude of things. This assembly looks at the definition of banter, where the word came from and why as humans it plays an important role in our development. It also looks at the different types of banter, how students know when they have crossed the line and briefly looks at the difference between banter and bullying. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Uniform/ Smart/ Dress/ Image/ Fast fashion/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly Students tend to ask this simple questions a lot, the usual response is because it makes you look ‘smart’. This assembly looks at historically why uniforms exist and several reasons why a uniform can have a positive impact on students ranging from creating a specific image and avoiding issues around fast fashion. The assembly finishes with a simple message for students about how the little things such as uniform can have a big influence on their future. The pack contains: A full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Online bullying/ Cyber bullying/ Abuse/ Report it/ Social media/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas This 10-15 minute assembly looks at what cyber bullying is, how it currently manifests itself and asks are global social media companies doing enough to stop it. It also gives students some advice on how to keep themselves as safe as possible and away from abuse. The pack contains: Powerpoint with hyperlink to video A ‘how to use’ document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Chinese New Year/ 1st February/ Envelopes/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This assembly looks at when and why Chinese New Year is celebrated, the key dates in the build up to it and looks at popular customs associated with the occasion. The assembly also looks at the Chinese sign of the zodiac and key personality traits in regards to each sign. It finishes with a chance for the students to guess which foods are considered lucky or unlucky and importantly why. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Auld Lang Syne/ Robert Burns/ Scotland/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly looks at the distinctly Scottish celebration of ‘Burns night’. It looks at why we celebrate the life of Robert Burns and some interesting traditions associated with it. The assembly finishes with a rendition of Auld Langs Syne which students can join in with. The pack contains: Powerpoint with notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Fake news/ Clickbait/ Wesbites/ Real or fake?/ News stories/ Made up news/ Online safety/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary This 10-15 minute assembly it aimed at educating students and encourgaing them to challenge things they see/ read online and not just randomly click on ‘news’ stories and accept them as fact. This assembly aims to educate student about fake news and click bait and talks through the dangers of both. In the pack you will have: The full assembly with guided notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, delivery support and ideas for customisation Thanks for looking.

Envy/ Greed/ Satisfaction/ Happiness/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly This assembly looks at the fable of the dog and his reflection. It talks through the fable step by step (and gives some interesting facts) before looking at what exactly greed and envy are. It looks at the many ways your students can count themselves lucky and although ambition is not always a bad trait, it is important they do not always compare themselves to others. It finishes by posing a tough question asking the students to reflect on the message mentioned above. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use guide’ with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Languages/ Culture/ Celebration/ European languages/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary This 10-15 minute interactive assembly explores the importance of languages and the reason why we celebrate this day. The assembly start with the students having to try and identify the word ‘welcome’ in several languages. It also stresses the main reasons why learning a language is so important and what doors it can potentially unlock! The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes and translations A ‘how to use’ word document containing a synposis, step by step delivery help and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking and please rate!

Repurpose/ Reuse/ Adapting/ Resilience/ Creativity/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Can you guess the original purpose of common items such as Bubble wrap and the Slinky? This assembly looks at 4 common items what they were originally designed for and how they have been repurposed to great success and effect. The assembly then looks at the importance of adaptation, resilience and creativity in each of these cases and looks at how these traits can be replicated inside and outside of school life The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Motivation/ Internal/ External/ Goals/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly Some students have endless motivation whereas some students seem to really struggle. This assembly ask the students to really think about what they are motivated by. It looks at internal and external factors that can motivate students and gives the them 5 ways in which they can positively motivate themselves to achieve either short term or long term targets or goals. It finishes with a clear question for the students to leave on. The pack contains: Full power point with notes where necessary A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking!

Bigger picture/ GCSE/ Exams/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas When will I ever use this? I’m sure your students have said this to you or a colleague numerous times. The students really find it hard to see the bigger picture! This assembly is all about looking at the general skills involved with GCSE’s that the students may no appreciate until later on in their education. It then also looks at the incredibly competitive job market scene and some staggering facts around job applications. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

7th July/ Food/ Chocolate/ Festival/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Consider yourself a chocoholic? This assembly puts that to the test! Do you or your students know what makes good chocolate? Can they name the country where some very unusual flavours have been created? The assembly also offers a short test of chocolate knowledge and a message in regards to creativity and not simply following the crowd. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ document containing synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Left handed/ 13th August/ World/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Why are some people left handed? How do you decide your dominant hand? This assembly looks at putting ALL students in the ‘shoes’ or ‘hands’ of the lefthander. It looks at pros and cons of being left handed in a predominantly right handed world and also looks at the revered lefthanders club and some famous members its boasts. The assembly finishes with a simple challenge for all students. The pack contains: Full powerpoint - with video link A ‘how to use’ guide - with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Schools out/ Summer holiday/ Term 6/ You and your students have almost made it, the summer holiday is nearly here! This assembly asks your students to reflect upon their year and give themselves key targets for next year (as well as patting themselves on the back for things they have done well). It looks at stress levels in the UK and how this relates to young people and the demands on staff and students across an academic year. It also offers them practical advice about how to best use their summer to relax and recharge. It finishes with some key points around what type of student we wish to see at the start of the next academic year and simply asks them ‘Who do you want to be next year?’ The pack contains: Full powerpoint with hyper link A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Reuse/ Circular economy/ Second hand/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Do your students know what this is? The assembly starts with a quiz which asks questions around the second hand UK market and the staggering impact circular economy has on this. The assembly continues to look at how some amazing companies that are finding inventive ways to recycle and reuse items. It then gives you a chance to add the ways your school is embracing this idea and any local schemes that students can get involved with. The pack contains: Full power point with hyper links A ‘How to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

World Cup/ Qatar/ Winter World Cup/ Football The biggest sporting event in the World! Your students will no doubt be talking about it anyway so give in to their incessant questioning and lets talk facts and figures with this assembly. It looks at key talking points around the 2022 World Cup, the story behind the disappearance of the cup in 1966 (Pickles) and tests your students knowledge of football along the way. The pack contains: Full power point with hyperlink video Word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Respect/ Teaching/ Teachers/ Respecting others/ Positive relationships/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary A 10-15 minute assembly about having respect and courtesy for teachers. The assembly informs students of the routes and qualifications you need to be a teacher and importantly details the incredible range of roles teachers play on a daily basis. The assembly uses a video from the TES to show a ‘normal’ teaching day. Respect between students and teachers is a vital pillar to having a successful school and a really important issue to raise at whole school level. Included in pack: Full assembly - with notes Hyperlink to video A ‘How to use’ document which includes synopsis, delivery support, and customisation ideas Thanks for looking