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Resources for themed Key Stage 1 and 2 assemblies


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Many pastoralists migrated from their districts into Isiolo when the drought started, putting further strain on the pastures and creating potential conflict over the scarce land and water [Richard Wainwright]

livesimply photopack

A photo, story, reflection and action of every month of the year. Perfect for adding a global dimension to RE, PSHE and citizenship topics throughout the year and an essential addition to your assembly toolkit
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Resources to download

Pentecost Liturgy (5.56 MB)

A liturgy to celebrate Pentecost and reflect on the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Annunciation Liturgy (4.19 MB)

A liturgy to celebrate the feast day of the Annunciation.

Fairtrade assembly (76.43 kB)

A fun assembly script to use in Fairtrade Fortnight and beyond.
Features Fabulously Fantastic Fairtrade Fred - a Fairtrade superhero who talks about the ways we can improve life for producers in the developing world by choosing Fairtrade products.

Walking with CAFOD (2.41 MB)

Solidarity powerpoint which introduces and explains the idea of working together for a common goal and taking action to bring about change

Livesimply images (2.96 MB)

A powerpoint containing the images from the livesimply photopack for use on an IWB.

Haiti and Pakistan update (3.17 MB)

A year after the earthquake in Haiti and six months on from flooding in Pakistan what is the situation for people now? This powerpoint can be used in assemblies and in class to help children understand some of the work CAFOD partners are engaged with in these emergency situations. It explains some of the ways donations have been used and how work continues long term.

9 days of prayer for peace in Sudan (1.94 MB)

The Catholic Bishops of Sudan have asked us all to pray for the people of Sudan as South Sudan achieves independence. Use this reflection as part of a special assembly or liturgy.

The village of Kalisowe has been transformed by the installation of a solar panel which powers a water pump [Caroline Irby]

Walking for water (1.53 MB)

Powerpoint focusing on how life has changed for villagers in Zambia with the installation of a water pump using solar panels

Water assembly (38.24 kB)

An assembly script suitable for use on World Water Day - March 22nd

Children's Rights Assembly (4.01 MB)

An assembly with powerpoint images looking at children's rights. Suitable to use on Human Rights Day on 10th December.

Assembly for the start of the new school year (3.45 MB)

As you begin the academic year as a new school family, this assembly reminds us that everyone around the world is part of God's family.

The Eighth Day - children's sketch (720.46 kB)

The earth is God’s gift to all of us, so living sustainably helps us to share responsibility for God’s creation. But we don’t always treat the Earth with the respect it deserves, as we can see with this sketch

Frida, 9, outside her house in Chumbivilcas province, Peru [Simon Rawles]

Walking to school (2.02 MB)

Powerpoint which enables your class to meet their contemporaries in Honduras, Sudan, the Philippines and Zambia, and compare their journeys to school

‘We Aspire’ - Year 6 Leavers’ Liturgy (1.36 MB)

Liturgy for Y6 school leavers based on Oscar Romero's "Aspire not to have more, but to be more". Includes script, teachers' notes and Powerpoint.

Health assembly and images (1.50 MB)

An assembly with powerpoint images looking at issues of healthcare for children in Nigeria.
See also Mani's Healthy Village online game .

Epiphany assembly (5.30 MB)

The Feast of Epiphany celebrates that Jesus came for everyone. Our Epiphany assembly this year focuses on our work in Cambodia.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy (11.32 MB)

Our Ash Wednesday liturgy can be used with or without the distribution of Ashes, and features a powerpoint with photos from some of our partners around the world.

Published on 08/04/2008, last updated on 20/10/2010
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