Assembly and Chapel Schedules
Our Assembly and Chapel programmes combine with PSHE to raise awareness and educate our students about a range of local, national and international issues. The programmes provide a spiritual and holistic education linked closely to our Boarding Aims (Get Active, Learn and Achieve, Give, Appreciate, and Connect) and our character values (Courtesy, Integrity, Diligence, Enthusiasm and Resilience).
pshe events 2024-2025
| Date | Year Group | Subject |
| Wednesday 9th October | Year 11 | Gordon's Sixth Form |
| Wednesday 15th November | Year 8-10 | Absent Minds (Music group – Mental Health themes) |
| Wednesday 27th November | Year 11 | Emma Cole: Positive Voice |
| Wednesday 4th December | Year 10 | Dr Aric Sigman: Soft Drugs |
| Wednesday 4th December | Year 11 | Dr Aric Sigman: Preparing for Exams |
| Wednesday 29th January | Year 10 | God and the Big Bang |
| Date tbc | Year 7-9 | UNITY Group racial diversity workshop drop-down |
| Wednesday 5th February | Year 10 | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Wednesday 5th February | Year 11 | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Date tbc | Year 10 | Humanism v Christianity panel |
| Date tbc | Year 11 | EPIC Risk: Gambling Awareness |
| Wednesday 23rd April | Year 8-11 | Amani Simpson: Knife crime and leadership |
AUTUMN 2024 CHAPEL SERVICES & ASSEMBLIES
| WEEK | CHAPEL SERVICES | MAIN SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES | SIXTH FORM ASSEMBLIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | New Beginnings | ||
| Week 2 | New Cloth on an Old Coat | Behaviour and Academic Expectations (SMF/HoKs) | Behaviour and Academic Expectations (SMF/HoKs) |
| Week 3 | The Wise and Foolish Builders | Safeguarding (CG) | Safeguarding (CG) |
| Week 4 | The Weeds Among Good Plants | Young Carers (DC) | Young Carers (DC) |
| Week 5 | The Unmerciful Servant | UNITY Project (MG) | UNITY Project (MG) |
| Week 6 | The Rich Man and Lazarus | Bounce Don't Break (Wellbeing Prefects) | Bounce Don't Break (Wellbeing Prefects) |
| Week 7 | The Shrewd Manager | Careers/Work Experience (AK) | Careers/Work Experience (AK) |
| Week 8 | Two Sons | Head of Key Stage | Head of Year |
| Week 9 | Invitation to a Great Banquet | Head of Key Stage | Head of Year |
| Week 10 | The Good Samaritan | Anti-Bullying (SMF & Anti-Bullying Ambassadors) | Anti-Bullying (SMF & Anti-Bullying Ambassadors) |
| Week 11 | The Wise and Foolish Maidens | Charity and Giving (Rev Wright & Charity Prefects) | Charity and Giving (Rev Wright & Charity Prefects) |
| Week 12 | The Talents | Co-Curricular (JH, KM) | Co-Curricular (JH, KM) |
| Week 13 | Nativity I | Disability Awareness | Disability Awareness |
| Week 15 | Nativity II | Head of Key Stage (Term in review) | Head of Year (Exam Preparation) |
SPRING 2025 CHAPEL SERVICES & ASSEMBLIES
| WEEK | CHAPEL SERVICES | MAIN SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES | SIXTH FORM ASSEMBLIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | New Year - New Beginnings | Safeguarding | Safeguarding |
| Week2 | Joseph - Overview | Academic and Behaviour Expectations | Head of Year (Year 13 exams) |
| Week 3 | Joseph - The Beloved Son | Democracy in Action | Democracy in Action |
| Week 4 | Sold by his Brothers | Leadership | Head of Year / Exams |
| Week 5 | Steadfast Morality | Bounce Don't Break | Bounce Don't Break |
| Week 6 | Interpreter and Pharoah's Viceroy | Charity | Final Countdown - Preparation |
| Week 7 | Amazing Reunion | Academic and Behaviour Expectations | Preparing for Success |
| Week 8 | Joseph's Family | National Careers Week | National Careers Week |
| Week 9 | Death and Burial | Values: Inclusion – Neurodiversity Week | Values: Inclusion – Neurodiversity Week |
| Week 10 | Behind the Name | Values: Integrity – Global Environmental Days | Values: Integrity – Global Environmental Days |
| Week 11 | A Lesson in Forgiveness | Co-Curricular Choices | Co-Curricular Choices |
| Week 12 | Integrity in Egypt | Values: Leadership | Final Countdown |
SUMMER 2025 CHAPEL SERVICES & ASSEMBLIES
| WEEK 1 |
CHAPEL SERVICES 'Lessons for life' from the new testament: giving and receiving |
MAIN SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES | SIXTH FORM ASSEMBLIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | The Lord’s HELP – Psalm 118 | Perseverance | Exam preparation |
| Week 2 | The Lord’s PROTECTION – Psalm 91 | Democracy and freedom | Press Freedom |
| Week 3 | The Lord’s FORGIVENESS – Psalm 51 | The work of the Gordonians | The work of the Gordonians |
| Week 4 | The Lord’s GOODNESS – Psalm 100 | Inclusion: Cultural diversity | Inclusion: Cultural diversity |
| Week 5 | The Lord’s DELIVERANCE – Psalm 34 | Tolerance and respect: Pride Month | Tolerance and respect: Pride Month |
| Week 6 | The Lord’s POWER – Psalm 46 | School values: Enthusiasm | School values: Enthusiasm |
| Week 7 | The Lord’s CARE – Psalm 23 | Co-Curricular | Co-Curricular |
| Week 8 | The Lord’s JUSTICE – Psalm 97 | Review of the year: Setting goals | Work Experience |
| Week 9 | The Lord’s STRENGTH – Psalm 27 | Your voice: Student leadership | Your voice: Student leadership |
| Week 10 | The Lord’s PROVISION – Psalm 16 & 63 | Last week of term - End of term assemblies (HoKS) | Year in Review: Setting up for year 13 |