At Lower Heath CE Primary School and Nursery, we end each day with an act of collective worship—a cherished and distinctive part of our school life. This time of reflection is designed to be formative, nurturing and inclusive, helping our children and staff grow spiritually and emotionally. Collective worship offers a space to express gratitude, hopes, and fears and to build resilience in the face of life’s challenges. It encourages us to pause, reflect and connect—both with ourselves and with something greater.
As a Church of England school, our worship is Christian in nature, yet invitational and respectful of all faiths and beliefs. We do not seek to convert, but rather to inspire every member of our community to live with kindness, purpose and integrity. We encourage children to learn from faith as well as learn about faith, fostering understanding and respect across different worldviews. Worship is a powerful opportunity for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils. Whether through prayer, discussion, meditation, or quiet contemplation, children are invited to explore values, reflect on their beliefs and develop a deeper sense of self and community.
Through collective worship, we aim to help children:
Each half term, every class leads a whole-school worship, often inspired by a story, a current event, or something meaningful to the children themselves. These gatherings are joyful and creative, featuring a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary songs, and using our Windows, Mirrors, Doors structure to engage and involve the whole school.
Children often act out Bible stories or retell inspiring tales from children’s literature, bringing worship to life in a way that is both meaningful and memorable. These moments of pupil-led worship are a true celebration of our school values and a testament to the spiritual growth of our children
Robin Class:
Prayer forms a regular feature of our lives each day at Lower Heath. Whether saying our values prayers or The Lord’s Prayer, pupils respectfully and thoughtfully talk to God. We instill in our pupils that prayer is simply about talking and listening to God. Just as a child would talk to a parent, we encourage the children in turn to talk and listen to God.
As teachers in our collective worship, we provide the setting, the opportunity and the example for children in order that they can make their own choice to participate or quietly observe and reflect for themselves. Prayer always features during our acts of collective worship.
The children attend Holy Immanuel Church in Fauls for Harvest, Christmas and Easter services, and Rev. Sue Armstrong leads these services. Children also visit the church at other times of the year to support their worship or their RE learning. Rev. Armstrong also visits the school weekly to lead worship. As a school governor, Rev. Armstrong monitors the Christian distinctiveness of the school and supports the school in continually developing this. She says; “Having been an infant teacher and Brownie Guide leader before ordination, I particularly enjoy my role as foundation governor and the link between the church and the school.”
RE – Statement of Entitlement for Church Schools
Learn more about our Religious Education curriculum
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