The focus of this assembly is a short poem written in 1915 by Dr John McCrae. Suggested music for this assembly is Sir Edward Elgar's Variation with the title "Nimrod" from his Enigma Variations. This starts very softly and grows in power and intensity with a short fade at the end. Mirror Assemblies provides scripts and presentations for assemblies throughout the school year on a subscription basis. Subscribing schools can choose themes to subscribe to and for how long they wish to have access. All new materials uploaded throughout the year within those themes are then automatically available to subscribing schools. Do email us for further information - carolyn.booth@mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This pair of assemblies from mirrorassemblies.co.uk explores why we have Remembrance Day. Suggested music to accompany these assemblies is "Nimrod" from Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations. Mirror Assemblies provides scripts and presentations for assemblies throughout the school year on a subscription basis. Subscribing schools can choose themes to subscribe to and for how long they wish to have access. All new materials uploaded throughout the year within those themes are then automatically available to subscribing schools. Do email us for further information - carolyn.booth@mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly focuses on the perseverance shown by Dame Tanni Grey Thompson. In her life, she has achieved far more than her parents ever thought when she was born. It fits the Going for Goals theme as well as assemblies focusing on Values. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £2, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. The license for this assembly only allows you to use this assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, but if you change school you cannot take this resources with you. If you like this assembly and are looking for more, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. It will also allow you access to all the accompanying music for the assemblies. Do email us for further information or with your questions. carolyn.booth@mirrorassemblies.co.uk

These 3 assemblies are linked and focus on what it is like to try something new. It links the feelings and thoughts with the stories. These are aimed at the lower Primary age range. IMPORTANT The license for using these assemblies in your own class is £5, but if you wish to use these resources for whole school assemblies you will need to purchase the school license. The school license for these assemblies allows you to use each assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, but if you change school you cannot take this resources with you. If you like these assemblies and are looking for more, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. It will also allow you access to all the accompanying music for the assemblies. Do email us for further information or with your questions. carolyn.booth@mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly gives a brief look at the origins of International Women’s Day and a brief look at its origins the reasons for the day what women were battling for some quotes to make us think. It is suitable for Upper Primary age children, but could be used with the whole school if the wording and concepts were adapted. Mirror Assemblies provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license.

This Assembly about St Patrick’s day provides and script and presentation with information about one custom for the day and some information about St Patrick as well as the symbolism of the shamrock. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. The license for this assembly only allows you to use this assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, but if you change school you cannot take this resources with you. If you like this assembly and are looking for more to use throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. It will also allow you access to all the accompanying music for the assemblies. Do email us for further information or with your questions.

This Primary assembly focuses on 3 legends associated with St Patrick. By the end of this assembly the pupils should be able to: know some facts about St Patrick’s Day. understand why St Patrick is important to some people know some things about Ireland. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. The license for this assembly only allows you to use this assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, but if you change school you cannot take this resources with you. If you like this assembly and are looking for more to use throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. It will also allow you access to all the accompanying music for the assemblies. Do email us for further information or with your questions.

This assembly is aimed at the upper Primary School age range. It was written for the British Values theme Democracy, and would fit with many other general assembly themes. It covers how Benazir Bhutto, as a female Pakistani politician, was able to act as a role model for millions of girls and women. Benazir showed determination and perseverance in the face of all odds. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly Saying Sorry & Starting Again Can be used at any time throughout the school year and it fits into many general assembly themes. It is aimed at the lower Primary age range. It considers the feelings, facial expressions and body language of someone who has been hurt, along with suggestions about how to “make things right again”. Reference is made to how some people turn to God to ask for advice and support. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

The focus for this assembly is a short poem written in 1915 by Dr John McCrae. It is suitable for the whole Primary age range and encourages pupil participation in discussion around the subject of Remembrance Day. The learning intentions are: • I am beginning to imagine what it must have been like to have been sent to fight in a war. • I can understand some of the beliefs of those who were involved in wars. • I know some things about how war impacted on families. It is one from the Festivals theme by Mirror Assemblies but it also fits with many common Primary School Assembly themes like #Loyalty #giving #determintation #peace etc. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. Please contact us carolyn.booth@mirrorassemblies.co.uk if you have any queries

This assembly provides a different perspective to the usual story of the Animals for Chinese new year. It is aimed at pupils aged 6-11 but can easily be adapted by adjusting the information provided on the slides for you age group. It provides cultural, geographical and historical information for pupils. The linked music is embedded in a powerpoint presentation for pupils to enter and exit assembly. We at Mirror Assemblies believe that those precious moments when children are entering and exiting from assembly each day can be used to : start the children thinking about the theme for the assembly to connect to moods and emotions that will be explored in an assembly to pose questions and invite ideas This Presentation is suitable for the primary school age range. Please read Licence requirements below for the music. Mirror Assemblies provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. The music license for this assembly only allows you to use this assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, and if you change school you cannot take this resources with you. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly.