Children throughout the key stage are expected to take a major role in the presentation and leading of an act of worship. Revd Paul Welch themes relate to important dates, events, etc. Friday morning Whole school with headteacher theme relates to moral and ethical issues and the celebration of achievement Music is important within the life of the school. Contemporary worship songs are used wherever appropriate and considerable effort is put into trying to match songs to the theme so that the message is consistent throughout. Children give thought to the words and the music, for example in discussion before or after singing the song.
Actions can bring songs to life.
Themes and weekly topics for Tuesday and Thursday 'key-stage' acts of worship are agreed by the staff teaching the key stage in question and incorporated into the policy. Taking the appropriate heading for the week, the teacher responsible for any given act of worship has the freedom to flesh it out as he or she wishes. Every one is evaluated afterwards and a log is kept to ensure continuity. From time to time, KS2 pupils are invited to say what they like and what is helpful to them.