At Our Lady School, collective worship plays a fundamental part of daily school life and enables us to all join together as one in prayer and worship. Sometimes this will be in class prayer, other times it may involve children in the year group joining together in prayer or it may be in a key stage assembly or KS2 mass.

Children are encouraged to learn a selection of traditional prayers in each year group, but are also encouraged to devise their own personal prayers. Prayers take place at the beginning of the school day, before lunch and again at the end of the school day. Every classroom has a focal point for prayer, which is appropriate to the liturgical season.

Classroom Worship
Classroom worship is an integral part of everyday life at Our Lady’s. Children are encouraged to be responsible, participate and lead in this reflective experience.

Gospel Assembly

Every Monday, each Key Stage gathers together for a time of worship. The Headteacher leads this worship, reflecting on and teaching the messages of the Gospel.

Child led Collective Worship

Each week, different children in each class prepare and lead their class in worship. In the EYFS and KS1 the children are guided by adults to prepare for this. In KS2 the children independently plan and prepare their own worship, with the support of our Chaplaincy Team.

Hymn Practice
Our children gather regularly to sing songs of praise to God and practise hymns and songs that we use for our collective worship and for Mass.

Celebration Assembly

Every Friday, we gather together to celebrate the achievements of the school that week. The awards that are presented include Star of the week, the attendance cup and sports awards. We also award children for walking in Jesus’ footsteps, which is known as our ‘Good Shepherd’ award.

Masses and Class Assemblies 

Throughout the year, we celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist at Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Church. We also attend church throughout the year as part of our class Masses across the school. Children help to prepare and lead the Mass through altar serving, reading and bringing up the gifts during Mass. Parents and carers are also invited to join us for all Masses and assemblies.