Worship

Good News is Good to Tell!

This week in Collective Worship, we have been exploring how sharing good news can bring joy, hope, and strength to those around us. When something wonderful happens in our lives - whether it is a personal achievement, a moment of joy, or something beautiful we’ve seen - our natural reaction is to want to share it with others.

During our worship, we looked at how different people share what is meaningful to them. Pupils were interested to learn about familiar faces from the sporting world, including England footballers Bukayo Saka and Ivan Toney, who have both spoken openly about how their Christian faith gives them confidence, strength and guides their daily lives. 

We also explored ancient expressions of faith in the Bible, such as Psalm 147, where Christians believe the psalmist writes with awe and gratitude about the beauty of creation, reminding readers that God knows every star by name and cares for all people. In addition, Christians look ahead to the Festival of St Luke, celebrating one of the early Gospel writers whose mission was to write down and share the story of Jesus.

Sharing Our Stories and Celebrating Good News

In many ways, this week’s theme feels delightfully meta, because sharing good news is the entire purpose of this weekly newsletter! Every Friday, this page exists to pass on moments of joy, growth, and encouragement from right across our community. This week, as part of Anti-Prejudice Week, our staff have been sharing their own personal stories and lived experiences with pupils, helping us to celebrate diversity and build empathy. Likewise, whenever we highlight the achievements of our pupils or the contributions of our wider school family, we put this into practice - bringing our community closer together and deepening our sense of true belonging.

Linking to Our School Values: Building Each Other Up in Love and Learning

When we share positive, encouraging news, or simply express gratitude for the good things in our lives, we uplift those around us. Just as team members encourage one another on a football pitch, speaking words of kindness, appreciation, and encouragement helps create a supportive community where everyone feels valued.

Sharing our experiences, unique opportunities, and reflections helps us learn from one another. By reflecting on how people across different walks of life find inspiration, pupils are encouraged to explore what brings them purpose and how they can use their talents to help others.

Something to Think About at Home

As we go through this week, we invite families to reflect together:

• What good news or positive moments can we share with someone today to brighten their week?

• How can we show appreciation for the world around us and the opportunities we are given?