In all Church of England schools, collective worship reflects the traditions of the Church of England and develops learners' understanding of Anglican traditions and practice.
At Creswell C of E Infant & Nursery School we take part in a daily act of Collective Worship. While it is a Christian act of worship, we welcome children of Christian faith, other faiths and no faith to our worship and ensure it is planned to enable all children and staff to benefit without compromising their beliefs.
Collective worship in our school gives children and school staff the opportunity to:
- Engage in an act of community
- Express praise and thanksgiving to God
- Be still and reflect
- Explore the big questions of life and respond to national events
- Foster respect and deepen spiritual awareness
- Reflect on the character of God and on the teachings of Christ
- Affirm Christian values and attitudes
- Share each other's joys and challenges
- Celebrate special times in the Christian calendar
Our Collective Worships take many forms. Sometimes they are quiet and reflective; at other times they are loud and interactive. Many different activities help us to give thanks to God and to celebrate being part of our community. We are fortunate to have Reverend Keith Cocking from St. Mary of Magdalene church join us to lead us in many celebrations and events throughout the year, such as Harvest Festival, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Easter.
Our Fridays, Collective Worship is a special time where parents are invited to share in our thanks to God and to join in with our celebrations. This is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements and celebrate children who have demonstrated our core values that week.
Each class also gathers for collective worship at the beginning of the day, just before lunch and the end of the day to give thanks to god in the form of a prayer.