At Great Gaddesden School, collective worship is at the heart of school life. We gather together daily to worship. The aim of collective worship is to express our vision, explore Biblical teaching and provide rich opportunities for spiritual reflection as well as encourage our children to become Biblically literate, reflective and confident leaders of worship. This culture driven by collective worship provides a platform for our children to become agents of change.
A form of Collective Worship is held each day for all children. Throughout the week, the children will have the opportunity to gather together to celebrate Collective Worship as a whole school. On other occasions, the children will celebrate Collective Worship as a class.
All Acts of Worship will include the lighting of a candle, a period of reflection and a prayer.
Every Friday, we gather together for Collective Worship at Church at 9 a.m. Parents/carers are welcome to join us at this service which lasts on average 15-20 minutes and is led by Rev'd John Russell. Parents, extended family and friends are always welcome to join us.
Our Collective Worship Timetable:
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Monday |
Value/Topical & Big Question of the Week |
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Tuesday |
Open the Book |
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Wednesday |
Child Led Worship |
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Thursday |
Celebration Worship |
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Friday |
Value/Topical Evaluation of the Big Question of the Week |
"Collective worship is central to the life of the school. It strongly reinforces the Christian vision and its
associated values and promotes the spiritual flourishing of adults and pupils."
associated values and promotes the spiritual flourishing of adults and pupils."
(SIAMs Inspection, 2025)
