Preparation/ Failure/ Help/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Simple question: It’s the end of the world, what 3 items do you take with you? This assembly starts by enabling the students to discuss this concept. It then looks at the definition of preparation and gives some amazing examples of extreme preparation from nature and the animal kingdom. The assembly then circles back to talking through the less extreme ways your students can ensure they are prepared and leaves them with a very well known saying. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Homework/ Independent study / Work ethic/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly What is the link between homework and the number 108? Is it a coincidence? This assembly looks at the negative words some of your students will associate with homework and looks at the key skills and opportunities it provides, how it can help you become a successful independent learner and how it can help your students employability and enables the developing of good habits. The assembly also looks at the statistics behind homework and the advantage it can give your students. The assembly will also explore the link between homework and the number 108! The pack contains: Power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Attention span/ Distractions/ Improvement/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas How long do you often get to explain a concept in lessons? Sometimes it feels like only seconds before some students become distracted by everything and anything. This assembly looks at the actual time of attention span per age and looks at the challenges this can cause. It also looks at 3 simple ways that students can improve their attention span and offers them simple tips for use in school everyday to get the most out of each lesson The pack contains: Full power point with notes A ‘how to use’ guide - with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Revision/ Memory/ Revising/ Top tips/ Exams/ GCSE/ Tests/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly We have all heard the questions: ‘‘How do I revise?’’ ‘‘I dont know where to start…’’ This 10-15 minute assembly is all about ensuring students do not feel overwhelmed by revision. The assembly talks through 5 unusual but useful techniques which will hopefully give students the edge (or get them started). The assembly also includes an interactive memory test for students then lists 8 simple effective tips to help students revise effectively. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Employment/ Key skills/ Jobs/ Money/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This interactive assembly is all about looking at some unusual career paths or side jobs. The assembly looks at 5 unusual REAL jobs and the aim is for students to identify the core skills needed for each job. The assembly finishes with the students having to look to the common skills needed for each job and to challenge them to think outside the box and ultimately to take chances and try new things. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with helpful notes A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

1st May/ Laughter/ Funny video/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Can you watch this video in the assembly and not laugh? Impossible! This assembly is all about looking at what makes us laugh, why laughing is so good for us in both the short and long term and how it links to physical health and well being. The assembly also has some terrible jokes thrown in (which I will not be apologising for). The pack contains: Full powerpoint A how to use guide with - synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Talent/ Skill/ Expert/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary A 10-15 minute assembly on talent vs. skill. Is there a difference between talent and skill? Are they linked? This assembly looks at the difference each and how they are closely linked. Its looks at the concept of expert status based on 10000 hours practice. Includes: The full assembly Hyperlink to video A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, support in using the resource and customisation ideas Please let me know if you enjoyed using the resource

Climate change/ Global warming/ Net zero emissions/ Temperature rise/ Planet Earth/ Environment/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 assembly is all about climate change and the facts behind it. It looks at the issue globally, what some big companies are doing to help and what simple things we can do as individuals to help. We are at a true crisis point where irreversible damage is being done to the planet. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, delivery help and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Martin Luther King/ I have a dream/ Racism/ Secondary/ Whole school This assembly is about celebrating the remarkable life of Martin Luther King and looks back on his achievements in leading the civil right movements and his fights against discrimination and segregation. It also looks at his achievements as an individual including winning the Nobel peace prize and offers a link to his famous speech. The assembly finishes with some really poignant quotes from King to leave your students with. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with links A ‘how to use’ document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Easter/ Eggs/ Chocolate/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This assembly is about looking at unusual traditions that take place across the globe around Easter time including getting wet in Hungary and whodunnit mysteries in Norway! The assembly looks at why we celebrate easter and why we have traditions in the UK such as the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs and also gives the student chance to take part in a quiz all about chocolate. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Auld Lang Syne/ Robert Burns/ Scotland/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly looks at the distinctly Scottish celebration of ‘Burns night’. It looks at why we celebrate the life of Robert Burns and some interesting traditions associated with it. The assembly finishes with a rendition of Auld Langs Syne which students can join in with. The pack contains: Powerpoint with notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Fake news/ Clickbait/ Wesbites/ Real or fake?/ News stories/ Made up news/ Online safety/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary This 10-15 minute assembly it aimed at educating students and encourgaing them to challenge things they see/ read online and not just randomly click on ‘news’ stories and accept them as fact. This assembly aims to educate student about fake news and click bait and talks through the dangers of both. In the pack you will have: The full assembly with guided notes A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, delivery support and ideas for customisation Thanks for looking.

Fibonacci/ Number sequence/ Mathematics/ Mathematics in nature/ Nature/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary The Fibonacci sequence 1,1,2,3,5,8… a set of numbers that follow simple rules. The 10-15 assembly looks at this incredible sequence and how it appears all across nature from insects to shells to weather patterns and trees and how they are all linked. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with video and simple explanation of Fibonacci numbers A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Sleep/ Switched on/ charging/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all about the importance of sleep, sleep and more sleep. More and more students seem to be burning the midnight oil on video games/ social media and not really understanding the impact a lack of sleep is having on their body and their brain! It looks at the worrying facts around sleep in the UK, how the sleep cycle works and importantly focusses on five key benefits of getting a good nights kip. It finishes with some simple ways in which students can easy and instantly improve their sleep. The pack contains: A power point with hyperlinks and notes A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Envy/ Greed/ Satisfaction/ Happiness/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly This assembly looks at the fable of the dog and his reflection. It talks through the fable step by step (and gives some interesting facts) before looking at what exactly greed and envy are. It looks at the many ways your students can count themselves lucky and although ambition is not always a bad trait, it is important they do not always compare themselves to others. It finishes by posing a tough question asking the students to reflect on the message mentioned above. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use guide’ with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Languages/ Culture/ Celebration/ European languages/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas/ Secondary/ Primary This 10-15 minute interactive assembly explores the importance of languages and the reason why we celebrate this day. The assembly start with the students having to try and identify the word ‘welcome’ in several languages. It also stresses the main reasons why learning a language is so important and what doors it can potentially unlock! The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes and translations A ‘how to use’ word document containing a synposis, step by step delivery help and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking and please rate!

Je T’aime/ St Valentine/ Valentines day/ 14th February/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas This 10-15 minute assembly looks Valentines day and the gruesome story behind it. It also looks at some unusual Valentines tradition around the world and gives a simple message of ensuring we tell the people important to us how much they mean – it does not have to be using extravagant gifts, a simple ‘Thank you’ has just as much weighting. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thank you for looking.

Bigger picture/ GCSE/ Exams/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas When will I ever use this? I’m sure your students have said this to you or a colleague numerous times. The students really find it hard to see the bigger picture! This assembly is all about looking at the general skills involved with GCSE’s that the students may no appreciate until later on in their education. It then also looks at the incredibly competitive job market scene and some staggering facts around job applications. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Left handed/ 13th August/ World/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Why are some people left handed? How do you decide your dominant hand? This assembly looks at putting ALL students in the ‘shoes’ or ‘hands’ of the lefthander. It looks at pros and cons of being left handed in a predominantly right handed world and also looks at the revered lefthanders club and some famous members its boasts. The assembly finishes with a simple challenge for all students. The pack contains: Full powerpoint - with video link A ‘how to use’ guide - with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Hidden challenges/ Tough start/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Do you know what type of morning each of your friends/ class mates has had? Do you know what difficulties they are facing inside and outside of school? This assembly looks at the hidden difficulties/issues that some students have on a daily basis before they have even stepped foot inside school and how their friends have a key role to play in what happens next. It uses a well known board game to talk through how peoples reactions can differ based on the amount of worries they currently have and how they can help to ensue students get the support they need. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with hyper link A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.