Collective Worship and Spirituality
"Collective Worship is vibrant and the pulse of the school. It deepens pupils' understanding of the vision. It makes a real difference to their lives and thinking, which they are confident to articulate. Worship is richly inclusive so all feel part of a wider Church family".
St Jude's CE Primary School SIAMS Report - 21 June 2023
As a Church School we celebrate our Christian distinction and values via a daily act of Collective Worship. When Worship takes place in the hall, we light a candle, discuss a bible teaching and sing a hymn or song together. We always end with a prayer or reflection that children take through the day/week. The clergy from St Jude's Church lead a weekly collective worship, with other local clergy also contributing regularly.
Across the school we grow and support spirituality by offering reflection areas in each of the classrooms. There are key items in these areas including a door, window, candle and mirror to support children in being spiritual and expressing their thoughts about the world.
Prayer is an important part of school life and we have daily prayer in Collective Worship as well as at the end of the day.
At both the main and pupil entrance are our school altars which offer explanations and pictures of St Jude and our liturgical cloth to show which season of the church year we are in. Our Big Question Cycle helps us to review who St Jude is and why we are named after him.
The Big Question
Our Big Question has been designed so that children have a chance to express and discuss their spirituality. It also gives the children a safe and secure space in which to ask questions about their own faith which can then encourage further discussion at home. Each week during class collective worship, a big question is put to the class and a linked Bible story is shared. A deep discussion follows where children are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas and make links to Christian values.
Please click here to read more about our Vision and Values
