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.

Asking why?/ Curiosity/ Questioning/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Did it really kill the cat? This assembly looks at what curiosity actually is and where the expression came from. It looks at the positive impact curiosity can have on things such as achievement, happiness and empathy and more visceral things like survival. The assembly finishes with a few tips on how the students can satisfy their curiosity without it turning into a competition of who can ask the most questions. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Thinking/ Resources/ Self-worth/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all about students understanding that it is important to make their own choices and not simply follow the crowd however tempting or easy it may be. It starts by giving the students a common scenario that they will have faced and asks how they would or have dealt with it. The assembly goes on to look at five avenues students ideally need to consider before acting hastily or making a decision. The assembly finishes with the simple message of ‘think before you act’ The pack contains: Full power point with notes A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Dyslexia/ Words/ Support/ Inventions/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is ALL about students experiencing (if only for 10-15 minutes) how difficult (and tiring) a school day can be for students with dyslexia. It gives students a glimpse into how students with dyslexia see text and how challenging it can sometimes be to join the dots. The assembly also looks at how dyslexia can create freedom of thought and creativity and looks at famous examples of individuals with dyslexia that have literally changed the world! The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas

Leadership/ Role model/ Positivity/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly Being a leader is not always about being the loudest or the best in situations. This assembly looks at the traits and characteristics shared by leaders and how often these traits can be shown in many others ways. The assembly also looks at how students can emulate these traits and become a leader in their own right whilst asking them tough questions around their character. It talks through the simple things your students can do to ensure they are being a positive leader whether on a pitch, stage or simply inside a classroom. The pack contains: Full power point with notes 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.

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.

Manners/ Basic expectations/ Etiquette/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly This assembly is about expecting basic manners and etiquette from your students. It looks at the top 5 things that show a lack of manners (according to 1522 adults in the UK), explains what etiquette is and looks at some different examples from around the world. The assembly then comes full circle and looks at the what the students should expect from themselves and importantly from each other to ensure basic manners are upheld. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

World Cup/ Qatar/ Winter World Cup/ Football The biggest sporting event in the World! Your students will no doubt be talking about it anyway so give in to their incessant questioning and lets talk facts and figures with this assembly. It looks at key talking points around the 2022 World Cup, the story behind the disappearance of the cup in 1966 (Pickles) and tests your students knowledge of football along the way. The pack contains: Full power point with hyperlink video Word document 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.

Poker chips/ self esteem/ confidence/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all based around self esteem. It looks at what it is, how we build it and if everyone has it in equal measures. The assembly uses poker chips as an analogy to look at Student A (high self esteem - lots of poker chips each day) and Student B (low self esteem- very few poker chips) and how their days could differ significantly and importantly how small insignificant issues to some people can really have a profound affect on others. The assembly finishes with some tough questions for the students to ask themselves. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

September/ A clean slate/ Strong start/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Welcome back! September rolls around again. This assembly is all about key, simple messages to give to students to ensure they start the year the right way. It looks at Tabula rasa (a clean slate) and how having no preconceived notions can play an important role in starting the year right and looks to the potential challenges ahead for your students. It gives the students 3 very clear, simple ways to ensure they have a successful start to the academic year. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking!

Schools out/ Summer holiday/ Term 6/ You and your students have almost made it, the summer holiday is nearly here! This assembly asks your students to reflect upon their year and give themselves key targets for next year (as well as patting themselves on the back for things they have done well). It looks at stress levels in the UK and how this relates to young people and the demands on staff and students across an academic year. It also offers them practical advice about how to best use their summer to relax and recharge. It finishes with some key points around what type of student we wish to see at the start of the next academic year and simply asks them ‘Who do you want to be next year?’ 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

British Science week/ March/ Mathematics/ Technology/ Primary/ Secondary Mathematics, Science and Technology – three powerhouse subjects. This assembly is all about celebrating British innovation and not stereotyping people who work in these industries. It looks at what the stereotypical image of Scientists and how this perception is now changing for the better. The assembly identifies and talks through four incredible British advances in technology and informs students how they can be part of this celebratory week. The assembly finishes with a simple message ‘you could be responsible for…’ and lists some amazing things the students may end up doing with their lives and talents. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Don’t believe everything you hear/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas ‘They said this about me…’ In most schools this a constant thorn! Time and time again students end up in conflict over a ‘rumour’ that someone has stated or based around groups of students gossiping. This assembly looks to tackle this issue by educating students on what gossip is, the issues around it and the potential outcomes of gossip and rumours. The assembly also has a practical element to it to really drive home the message. The pack contains: Full power point with hyper link to video A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis. help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks 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

Banter vs bullying/ Development/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas The term banter is thrown around a lot and used to cover a multitude of things. This assembly looks at the definition of banter, where the word came from and why as humans it plays an important role in our development. It also looks at the different types of banter, how students know when they have crossed the line and briefly looks at the difference between banter and bullying. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.