Collective Worship
At St George’s, we are committed to fostering an environment where Christian values guide and inspire everyone to thrive.
Through the values of respect, compassion, community, perseverance, and thankfulness, our pupils are empowered to grow in character and spirit. By actively embracing and living these values, they develop into responsible, kind, and ambitious individuals. Building on our theological rooting and Christian values, St George’s pupils become resilient learners, confident in their abilities and self-aware of their strengths. As they progress, they are equipped and prepared for the next stages of their educational journey and for adulthood, ready to contribute positively to the world around them.
Our theological rooting and core Christian values underpin all teaching and learning in our school, including RE, as well as our approach to social, moral, cultural and spiritual development.
Collective Worship
Collective Worship at St George’s is central to the community, promoting spiritual growth for both pupils and adults. Using the Windows, Mirrors, Doors approach, it helps individuals reflect on their experiences and connect with God's word through listening, singing, and prayer. The daily worship provides space for pupils to explore the Christian faith, consider their responsibilities to others, and grow in love and service, supported by Bible stories and school values. We use Roots and Fruits which encourages reflection and discussion, focusing on the practical application of Biblical teachings to develop character and positive attitudes in line with Jesus Christ’s example.
Inclusive, Invitational and Inspiring
At St George's, collective worship is designed to be inclusive, invitational, and inspiring:
Inclusive worship welcomes everyone, acknowledging the diverse faith backgrounds and spiritual journeys of pupils, staff, and their families. It encourages exploration, questioning, and respectful participation, offering space for both agreement and disagreement. Pupils are involved in planning, leading, and evaluating worship, ensuring that language used is considerate of all faith perspectives.
Invitational worship allows individuals to engage freely, without compulsion. It offers the opportunity for everyone to participate as much or as little as they feel comfortable, with the Christian message presented authentically. Prayer is optional, and people are invited to pray in their own way or simply reflect.
Inspiring worship motivates participants to ask deep questions, reflect on their actions, and consider broader societal issues. It aims to inspire personal transformation and encourages participants to become advocates for meaningful causes, fostering a deeper understanding of faith and beliefs.
Daily Worship
We hold a daily act of collective worship in our school either as a whole school or in classes. The structure of collective worship usually follows an agreed format:
Learning
Symbolised by the window, the learning element is when new possibilities or different perspectives are 'opened up' through the use of drama, visual images/props or poetry based on Bible stories or other texts.
Reflecting
Symbolised by the mirror, the reflecting element encourages everyone to consider how the Bible story or stimulus has resonated with, or challenged them. usually 'searching questions' are offered as a focus for reflection.
Responding
Symbolised by the door, the responding element provides an opportunity to consider how God might be challenging those present in the worship to 'step out' and play their part in making a difference in the world either as individuals or as part of the whole school community.
Our Collective Worship timetable
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Whole School Worship | Class or Phase worship based on Christian Value | Class or Phase worship based on Christian Value | Worship and Praise through song | Celebration worship |