Primary assemblies - school values and philosophical questions

Primary school values

This collection is themed around some commonly used 'school values'. Each page provides a video that considers what the value means and a suggested framework that can be used to deliver an assembly for primary schools.

Confidence. video

An assembly framework and video exploring the theme of confidence. Pupils will learn how belief in themselves, encouragement, and perseverance can help overcome challenges.

Confidence

Courage. video

An assembly and short video exploring the theme of courage. Pupils will reflect on what it means to face fears, overcome challenges, and support others in their moments of bravery.

Courage

Commitment. video

An assembly framework and short video exploring the theme of commitment. Pupils will learn how dedication, focus, and perseverance help achieve goals, even when faced with challenges.

Commitment

Compassion. video

An assembly framework and short video exploring the theme of compassion. Pupils will reflect on the importance of kindness, understanding, and supporting others.

Compassion

Teamwork. video

An assembly framework and short film exploring the theme of teamwork. Pupils will reflect on the importance of working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and understand the value of everyone’s contribution to the group.

Teamwork

Friendship. video

An assembly framework assembly and short film exploring the theme of friendship. Pupils will reflect on the qualities of good friends, how to build strong relationships, and how friendships can help us navigate challenges.

Friendship

Philosophical

Deliver powerful primary school assemblies using this collection of video, audio and related content for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 exploring some popular Philosophical questions.

What is a good life? collection

KS2. Aspirations; considering how best to live our lives; looking to the future.

What is a good life?

What is fair? collection

KS1/KS2. Fairness; equality; justice; what is 'fair'?

What is fair?

Why should I be good? collection

KS2. Behaviour; making good choices; right and wrong; consequences; morality and ethics.

Why should I be good?

What makes me, me? collection

KS2. Identity; life experiences; accepting change; making choices.

What makes me, me?
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