Chudleigh CE VC Community Primary School
Collective Worship
Collective Worship is the heartbeat of our school. It is an important part of daily life that provides a space for our school community to engage in conversation with God and personal reflections, both individually and together.
Collective Worship is planned around the church calendar, our Christian vision and values and celebrations, and other world events. Our Christian vision and values are celebrated half-termly within a theme.
Our daily worship takes place towards the end of the day and provides opportunities for adults (teachers and clergy) and pupils to participate in some way.
Our Worship Welcome team consists of children from Years 3 to 6 who change weekly throughout the year. This provides the opportunity for all children to participate in a small way.
Our Collective Worship at Chudleigh CE VC Primary School : A Place for All to Grow and Flourish
As a Christian school, our Collective Worship is rooted in our values of Friendship, Happiness, Kindness, Forgiveness, Love, Respect, and Teamwork. We aim to develop and demonstrate these values in everything we do.
Inclusive
Just as our school provides a safe and nurturing environment where every child's gifts are celebrated, our Collective Worship is for everyone. We plan times where we can all come together – like a school family reaching outwards – to think, ask questions, and share our thoughts with each other. It's a chance for everyone to reflect quietly in their own way, and for some, to talk to God through prayer, showing love and care for one another. We believe in respecting every individual and celebrating the uniqueness each person brings.
We know that everyone in our school, children and adults, has their own beliefs and is on their own special journey. We value the friendship we share and encourage contributions from everyone – children, teachers, our local clergy, and visitors – to help plan, lead, and think about our worship times. This teamwork ensures that all voices are heard and valued.
Invitational
Reflecting our commitment to providing a place for all, our Collective Worship is like an open invitation. Children and adults are welcome to join in as much as they feel comfortable, or simply be present. There's no pressure to do anything you don't want to. Everyone is welcome to come closer or stay further away, whatever feels right for them. Prayer is an invitation, and everyone has the chance to think quietly or just be with their own thoughts, fostering happiness and a sense of belonging. We enjoy a wide range of music together, from traditional hymns to modern songs, and we also listen to music from different cultures and religions, as well as music that simply makes us feel good, showing kindness and appreciation for diversity.
Inspirational
Our Collective Worship helps us to think about important questions, like who we are and why we do things. It inspires us, children and adults alike, to take action and make a positive difference in our own lives and in the lives of others, echoing the love we are called to show to our community and the wider world. We understand that we all make mistakes and offer forgiveness as we learn and grow together. Through these shared experiences, we aim to inspire everyone to flourish and achieve their full potential.