St Peter's Catholic Primary School Romford

Assemblies

The formal organisation of assembly is as follows:

Monday: The Headteacher leads a whole school assembly relating to the Sunday Gospel or Liturgical Calendar

Tuesday: Infant assembly led by teachers on a rota basis. These relate to Come and See themes and PSHE and Citizenship Education elements supporting the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of the children. This will include recognising the cultural diversity of Britain.

Wednesday (15 mins): Junior assembly led by teachers on a rota basis. These relate to Come and See themes and PSHE and Citizenship Education elements supporting the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of the children. This will include recognising the cultural diversity of Britain.

Thursday (15 mins): Whole school hymn practice and collective act of worship led by Deputy Headteacher.

Friday (30 mins) Celebration and Certificate Assembly is led by the Headteacher. Here we celebrate the achievements of the children both at school and at activities and hobbies out of school.

Masses

Whole School Masses are celebrated at school and special feasts and celebrations such as the beginning of the academic year. On Holy Days of Obligation Mass at school is a parish Mass to which parishioners are always invited. Parents and siblings are warmly invited to attend school Masses.

Junior Class Masses take place each term in the Autumn and Spring term. These Masses are arranged by individual teachers and their classes. The Headteacher supports staff in the preparation of Mass and by the guidance relating to the order of service given by Fr. Dominic. In the last week of the summer term, Year 6 pupils celebrate with a Leaver’s Mass, to which their families are invited.

Liturgical Services

Each term the Infant Classes celebrate a Liturgy Service on a given theme prepared by the infant staff. This takes place in the hall and parents and siblings are invited. A basic order of service comprises of Prayer, Scripture, Reflection and Hymn, with the added use of visual medium and the possibility of drama and movement. In the Summer Term, all classes prepare and celebrate a Liturgical Service based on a given theme appropriate to the Liturgical Year or RE topic. Weather permitting, classes are encouraged to use the Prayer Garden. Parents and siblings are invited. The children enjoy preparing simple refreshments for themselves and parents