Collective Worship at Norland CE School
“Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (Corinthians 13:7)
Be the Best we can be, guided by God’s love.
encouraging everyone to achieve their God-given potential,
develop their talents, celebrate their uniqueness,
and rejoice in the joy of belonging to God’s family.
Worship is central to life at Norland CE School and reflects our distinctive Christian foundation. It is inclusive, invitational, and inspiring, offering pupils and staff of all faiths—or none—the opportunity to engage spiritually, reflect on their beliefs, and respond to moral and ethical questions underpinned by the school’s distinctive Anglican Christian faith.
Through collective worship, pupils are supported to:
- Engage in a shared act of community, fostering respect, empathy, and a sense of belonging.
- Praise and give thanks to God, exploring the presence, power, and peace of God in their lives.
- Reflect on spiritual and moral issues, including local, national, and global events, encouraging social responsibility.
- Celebrate Christian festivals and special occasions, understanding the Christian calendar and the teachings of Christ.
- Deepen understanding of Anglican tradition and the Trinity, while appreciating a diversity of Christian worship styles.
- Live out our Christian values of forgiveness, friendship, hope, and trust in daily life.
We provide a variety of worship experiences to meet the spiritual and developmental needs of all pupils:
- Daily whole-school worship led by staff, clergy, or pupils.
- Picture News themed worship and values-focused sessions.
- Celebration worship, open to parents and carers.
- Lyfta worships (an interactive online platform that helps children explore real-life stories from around the world, building empathy, global awareness, and understanding of different cultures and perspectives.)
At Norland CE School, our collective worship is underpinned by our school vision: to be the best we can be, guided by God's love; to help every child achieve their God-given potential, celebrate their uniqueness, and grow spiritually in a supportive Christian community. This ensures that worship is meaningful, engaging, and impactful, helping all pupils develop spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally.
