In common with most Church schools, a daily act of collective worship is fundamental to the organisation of St Andrew the Apostle School. Assemblies are held for the whole school twice a week and in tutor or year groups on the remaining days. We will actively encourage an understanding and respect for all faiths and our assemblies will draw on the musical and choral traditions of many Christian churches; supporting our students as they develop into respectful and well-educated young people.
The St Andrew the Apostle School Prayer:
We bless you our most high God and Lord of mercy.
We pray that you would bless each one of us this
day.
Give us inquiring minds and discerning hearts.
Give us courage to persevere in all we
undertake.
Give us the gift of joy and wonder in all things.
Give us laughter and love to share with
others.
Give us protection and safety in all that we do.
And give us sure and certain knowledge of your
unfailing love.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
Both now and forever and to
the ages of ages.
Amen.
As part of tutor time and assemblies each week, students explore values and themes and celebrate key dates. Please see our Autumn term schedule below:
Autumn Term
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Week beginning |
School value and theme Autumn 1: Trustworthiness
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Key date |
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5th September
|
Trustworthiness: New beginnings |
5th September – International Day of Charity 6th September – National Read a Book Day |
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12th September |
Trustworthiness: The value of democracy |
8th September Nativity of the Mother of God Sexual Health Week |
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19th September |
Trustworthiness: The value of peace in our communities and the world |
14th September Exaltation of the Holy Cross 19th Youth Mental Health Day |
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26th September |
Trustworthiness: The value of other languages |
What is the Orthodox Church? 26th-European Day of Language Bike to School Week |
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3rd October |
Trustworthiness: The value of animals |
Gospel according to Luke Black History Month 7th- National Poetry Day |
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10th October |
Trustworthiness: Black Lives Matter |
The Power of Prayer Black History Month |
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17th October |
Trustworthiness: The value of letting go |
St Demetrius 26th Oct 17th: International Day for the eradication of Poverty |
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31st October |
Trustworthiness: The value of helping those less fortunate than ourselves |
1st November – All Saints Day (Western Christianity) Stress Awareness Week |
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7th November
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Respect: The value of telling the truth |
11th November – Remembrance Sunday/Day 13th November – World Kindness Day 10th November - World Children's Day |
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14th November |
Respect: The value of honouring the sacrifice of others |
Anti-Bullying Week – 14th –18th Nov. |
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21st November |
Respect: The value of all humans as important |
21st Nov - Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple 29th November – Advent begins (E.O) 25th November - White Ribbon Day |
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28th November |
Respect: The value of starting again |
30th November – St Andrew’s Day 2nd: International Day for the abolition of Slavery |
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5th December |
Respect: The value of making good decisions |
Feast Day of St Nicholas 5th: International Day of persons with disabilities |
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12th December |
Respect: The value of equality – helping the needy at Christmas |
25th December - Christmas 12th: International Health Coverage Day |