PastoralThemes 2015-16
Date
31/08
Assembly led by...
Topic
No Assemblies
07/09
HOH
Visions & Standards
14/09
21/09
LAB
WB
Principal’s Assembly
UK Youth Parliament
28/09
KD
Shoe Box Launch
05/10
DJ
Standards
12/10
HOH/PM
Breast Cancer Awareness (Pink)
19/10
HOH/PM
Rewards
Notes
BH 31/08, PD Day
01/09
PD Days 22/10 and
23/10
SMSC, BV
6th Form
BV/ Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social – being part of a House
community
20 mins sessions in Pod
with HJ
BV/Moral/Cultural/Social –
Parliamentary systems;
respecting the right to vote
and being able to
understand and appreciate
the viewpoints of others on
these issues
BV/Moral/Cultural– tolerance of
other cultures and beliefs
Social – supporting those less
fortunate/ working together
Spiritual – religious link through
the work of the charity
Samaritans Purse
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
BV – being part of a nationwide
event
Social – supporting those less
fortunate
Spiritual – understanding of life
and death
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
Principal’s Briefing
Northumbria University
Joint Y12/13 Quiz
Teesside University/NCS
Student
Finance/Newcastle
Partners Talk
‘Britishness’/Fire Safety
Road show
Half Term
02/11
HOH
Remembrance
BV – respect for those who
Driving Safety Road
09/11
AA
Aspirations (CEIAG)
16/11
MHU
Anti Bullying Week (Make a Noise
About Bullying)
23/11
DJ
Standards
30/11
6th Form
Homelessness (Slippers for Shelter
04/12)
07/12
HOH/PM
Christmas Rewards
14/12
HOH/PM
Christmas Assemblies
(V Assembly to swap
for these 2 weeks)
have served our country; the
role of the military in British life
Social – participation in an
international event/ reflecting
on feelings
Moral – rights and wrongs/ own
personal opinion of war and
conflict
Spiritual – respect for those
who have died
Cultural – the use of iconic
poetry/ music to symbolise how
we feel
BV – being able to participate
fully in British society
Social – self confidence, self
belief
BV – challenging
discrimination, being tolerant of
others
Social – learning to live and
work together
Moral – right and wrong
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
BV/Social – respect for others,
participation in a national
campaign
Moral – our duty of care for
those living in difficult
circumstances
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
BV – celebrating traditions;
tolerance of differences of
beliefs
Social – enjoying celebrations
together
Show/Cyberbullying&ESafety
Radicalisation/Careers
Living away from
home/Decision making
Living away from
home/Careers
Living away from
home/Careers
Living away from
home/Careers
Auschwitz Presentations
Spiritual – meaning of
Christmas
Cultural – traditions, respect for
other cultures at Christmas
Christmas
04/01
PM
New Year Resolutions
11/01
LAB
Principal’s Assembly
18/01
DJ
Standards
25/01
HJ/6th Form
Holocaust
01/02
TTD/TID
Safer Internet (Day 09/02)
08/02
HOH/PM
Rewards
BV – celebrating traditions
Moral – setting targets for self
Cultural – the traditions around
New Year
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
BV/Moral/Spiritual – respecting
other faiths, challenging
discrimination
Moral – right and wrong of
internet use
PD Day 12/02
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
Debate/Careers
Debate/Careers/Principal’s
Briefing
Debate/Careers
Drugs&Alcohol Road
show/Sexual
Health/Personal
Statements/Applications
Skills for Uni/Sexual
Health/Personal
Statements/Applications
Skills for Uni/Sexual
Health/Personal
Statements/Applications
Half Term
22/02
KK
SLT Assembly
29/02
JED/DG/RW
Literacy (World Book Day 03/03)
07/03
DJ
Standards
14/03
VP
Science Week
Moral – the importance of
literacy in today’s society
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
Politics/Newcastle
University
Politics/Interview
Preparation
Question Time
Debate/Interviews
Life Skills/What Uni Talk
21/03
HOH/PM
Easter Rewards
PD Day 24/03, BH
25/03
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
Life Skills/Inter-form Quiz
Easter
11/04
6th Form
18/04
LAB
KS4 assembly – revision/External
Pressures/Stress
Principal’s Assembly
25/04
PM/Prefects
House Charity
02/05
DJ
Standards
BH 02/05
09/05
BS
Mental Health Awareness
MH Awareness Week
(11-17 May)
16/05
HOH/PM
Y11 House Assembly
23/05
HOH/PM
Rewards
06/06
HOH/PM
Queen’s 90 Birthday
13/06
JED/DG
Literacy Week
20/06
27/06
DY
HOH/PM
SLT Assembly
Inter Form Competition
KS3 students to
remain in form
BV/Moral – respecting those
less fortunate; contributing to
our local community
Social – working together to
achieve a goal
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
BV/Moral/Cultural – respecting
others, tolerating difference,
challenging discrimination
BV/Social – respecting the role
played by others in our House
community
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
Life Skills/Coping with
Stress
Tutor Group
Collage/Revision Support
Sports Day/Revision
BH
Study Leave
Study Leave
Study Leave
Half Term
th
BV – the role and importance of
the royal family; being part of a
constitutional monarchy
Cultural – celebrating traditional
British culture
Spiritual – the role of the Queen
as a spiritual leader
Moral – the importance of
literacy in today’s society
BV/Social - Developing a sense
of community
Study Leave
Expectations, Procedures,
UCAS
UCAS Prep
UCAS Prep
04/07
DJ
Standards
11/07
HOH/PM
Summer Rewards
18/07
NO ASSEMBLIES
Summer Hols start
on Thurs 21 07
BV/Moral – following rules,
respecting authority
Social - acceptance and
engagement with the
fundamental British values of
democracy, the rule of law,
individual liberty and mutual
respect
BV/Social/Moral – Respect for
others by celebrating their
successes
Social – celebrations within
form of achievements this year?
UCAS Prep
Inter-form Quiz
Form Picnic