Assembly on Ambition, Aspiration and Balance

Full script for two assemblies on the same theme pitched at different levels. The shorter one would be suitable for year 7 up. Tells the story of Icarus but instead of focusing on the perils of ambition it extols the value of ambition and balance. No prior knowledge needed of Greek Myths, everything relevant is explained. Best delivered in a jocular, chatty style. Powerpoint is a few illustrative slides to set atmosphere and help them understand what a minotaur is for example. The longer assembly is suitable for bright GCSE students of Sixth form. More serious opening script with some literary references. Some real worlds context and a pause to reflect included in script. Same Icarus story included and I delivered this as a mock ‘story time’ for the older students which they loved for the joke of it but it could be delivered quite seriously in a parable fashion.