Collective Worship
Central to our ethos is the practice of worship, a cornerstone of our daily routine. Our worship sessions reflect the Christian character of our school, drawing inspiration primarily from the Bible and teachings predominantly derive from the Christian tradition. Through worship, we aim to nurture a deep sense of spiritual connection and understanding among our students, guiding them on a journey of faith and reflection.
Monday: Whole School Worship, led by the Headteacher: The Church’s Year
Tuesday: Class Worship following the BDBE’s 2025/2026 Worship Together ‘Living Out God’s Big Story’ Pattern on YouTube enhanced by the Class Teachers and adapted to their classes
Wednesday: Whole School Worship, led by the Deputy Headteacher: School Christian Values and the Relationship between British Values
Thursday: Whole School Worship, led by Clergy or Prayer & Praise featuring Inspirational People during the Interregnum
Friday: Whole School Worship, led by the Headteacher: Celebration and Global Spotlight: Lyfta Time in our classrooms
Harvest Service and Foodbank Appeal
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
BDBE Year 6 Leavers' Celebration Worship
Seasons of the Church
The church calendar is made up of seasons that follow the life of Jesus.
The church year begins in late November or early December with Advent, a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth. In Christian churches one of four colours – purple, green, gold (or white) and red – referred to as ‘liturgical colours’, are used for altar linen, clergy robes and various hangings.
The colour reflects the season, so that for instance in Advent purple is used, a colour of royalty because Christians are preparing to welcome the coming of a king. Purple is used again in Lent because it also symbolises suffering and pain.
At Christmas and Easter, the colour changes to white or gold, both bright optimistic colours for festivals, times for joy and celebration.
Between the festivals green cloths symbolise all living things, renewal and promise of new life. And finally, red is the colour of fire, used in churches to celebrate Pentecost and Saints’ days.
School's Worship Table Cloths
Important Documents
School Documents
Church of England or National Society for Education Documents