Bonfire night/ Guy Fawkes/ 5th November/ Fireworks night/ Gunpowder plot/ Assembly idea/ Secondary/ Primary/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly looks at the history behind the gunpowder plot, why the plot failed and why we celebrate bonfire night. It also looks at the history behind some traditions such as sparklers and toffee apples. There is also a quiz on some interesting facts about Bonfire night. The pack contains: Powerpoint with hyperlink and notes A ‘how to use’ word document 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.

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

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

Revenge/ Conflict/ Insults/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas It is hard even as an adult not to react in certain situations and ‘be the bigger person’. Imagine if you throw high levels of peer pressure and damage to ‘reputation’ into the mix and it’s no wonder our students struggle in these situations. This assembly looks at some headlines around revenge from both inside and outside of school settings, gives practical advice students can use for conflict resolution and looks at how as humans it is normal to feel a specific way in situations where you feel hard done by. It also looks at how students can break the cycle in regards to ‘revenge’ in school. The pack contains: A full power point with notes where needed 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

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.

Reuse/ Circular economy/ Second hand/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Do your students know what this is? The assembly starts with a quiz which asks questions around the second hand UK market and the staggering impact circular economy has on this. The assembly continues to look at how some amazing companies that are finding inventive ways to recycle and reuse items. It then gives you a chance to add the ways your school is embracing this idea and any local schemes that students can get involved with. The pack contains: Full power point with hyper links 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.

Mental health/ Talking/ Stigma/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas ‘I’m fine’ a common response to mental health but what does it really mean? This assembly is about the importance of mental health and about inviting them to open up and talk about their own mental health. The assembly continues by looking at what mental health is some alarming statistics that show the size of the issue and stigma’s around mental health. It finishes by giving you a free slide to look at what your school is doing to support students and staff’s mental well being and resilience. The pack contains: Full power point with hyper link A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas.

Late/ On time/ Speed/ Distance/ Time/ Whole school/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly We all have the same students that are late usually after non structured times i.e. first thing in the morning, after break or after lunch. The idea of the assembly is therefore to look at the Mathematics behind this and explore why these students find themselves in this position. The assembly works on the relationship between speed, distance and time and enables you to customise to suit your school needs to really drive home this message in a very factual way. The pack contains: A full power point A ‘how to use’ word document containing synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Please do review if you enjoyed using the assembly. 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.

Procrastination/ Deadlines/ Assembly/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole School Are you a performer, self deprecator, over booker or novelty seeker? This assembly will enable your students to find out which of the four types they are and importantly will give them practical helpful advise on how to meet deadlines or deal with regular homework. It also looks at what procrastination is and why we as humans we often default to it. The assembly finishes with a list of questions for your students to discuss or self reflect upon. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A how to use word document with - synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

Ireland/ St Patrick’s day/ Shamrock/ Culture/ 17th March/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This assembly is all about celebrating St Patrick’s day. The assembly talks through who he was, why he is celebrated and traditional customs associated with the day. It also has a quiz based on Irish culture and tells students how they can be a small part of the celebration (even if they are not Irish). The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Lent/ Giving up/ Generousity/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This assembly looks into Lent. It talks through what Lent is, when and why we celebrate it and the story behind it. The students have an interactive part to name the most common vices people give up for lent and the assembly also looks at popular ‘new’ vices. The assembly finishes by showing students Lent is more than just giving up something, its about giving, generosity and making a positive contribution. There is also collective challenges for Forms or Schools to use if appropriate. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes ‘How to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking