Collective worship both implicitly and explicitly demonstrates our Christian values of;

• Friendship and Forgiveness
• Peace
• Trust
• Compassion
• Fellowship and Community
• Thankfulness

Our worship reflects the variety of traditions found in the Church of England, and will recognise and follow the Christian liturgical year as well as a broad range of faiths and cultures from around the world. The daily Christian act of worship is central to our ethos and is supported by all staff and governors. 

At Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet CE Primary School, we consider collective worship to be an important part of the school day. An opportunity to reflect and consider our spirituality, developing our distinctive Christian character but also an opportunity to contribute to the academic achievement, personal development, spirituality and well-being of pupils and staff - celebrating the contribution that each makes to our community. We have regular opportunities for our school community to join us in school for acts of worship, celebration and gratitude.

We ensure all our acts of worship live up to our key beliefs that they are...

Our Collective Worship follows this structure:

Monday: Whole School Worship

Tuesday: Singing Assembly

Wednesday: Canon John Worship

Thursday: Class or Pupil Leadership Worship

Friday: Whole School Worship

Spiritual Development

Practical things that parents can do at home to do to enhance children’s spiritual development;

• Focus on the five senses – sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell – and find ways of bringing them to your children’s attention
• Take time to sit for even 30 seconds and enjoy complete silence and stillness
• Help your children to notice the shape of clouds, the phases of the moon, or how a tree changes through the seasons
• Listen to and appreciate your children’s enthusiasm about animals, plants and rocks
• Help your children to listen to others, as well as to experience being listened to. Ask your children about their day in a positive way, and tell them about yours
• Talk about thoughts and feelings
• Encourage your children to collect “treasures” like feathers or leaves
• Make a prayer tree or net in your house or garden. Tie on a ribbon for each prayer
• Go for an “eyes shut” walk, with one of you guiding and describing what you see
• Choose a special place where you keep religious artefacts or images. This could be a place where your children can go to be quiet or to say a prayer
• Let your children watch or listen when you pray, be mindful or meditate silently or with words.