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Tolerance/ Mutual respect/ Working together/ Cooperation/ Maturity/ Common goal/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10- 15 assembly on Penguins emphasises tolerance, cooperation and mutual respect as it shows how Penguins use a ‘huddle’ to survive some of the toughest conditions on the planet. The assembly is all about having ‘common goals’ within a school/ year group and working togther to achieve them. The pack includes: Full assembly with video link and in depth notes Hyperlink to video A ‘how to deliver’ featuring a synposis, help with delivering and customisation idea. Thanks for looking

Taking chances/ Trying new things/ New start/ Working hard/ Giving things a go/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly is about the importance of taking chances and making the most of your opportunities in and out of school. It challenges students to think about the statement ‘what if…’ and how missed opportunties could cost them in more ways than they realise. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes Hyperlink to video A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Punctuality/ Being puntual/ Lateness/ Time management/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10 -15 minute assembly follows the Mathematics behind if a student is only 3 minutes late to each lesson and staggeringly how this add ups across a full academic year. It also looks at the most common UK excuses and gives an overview of how punctuality is viewed in other cultures. All schools will have students that struggle to get to lessons on time and this can be used to approach the subject in a very factual way. The pack Includes: Full assembly with Mathematics worked out Hyperlink to video on ‘why punctuality is important’ A ‘how to use’ guide including a synopsis, delivery help and customisation ideas Thank you for looking

Perserverance/ Don’t give up/ Keep going/ Never give up/ Overcoming barriers/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly is about never giving up and the idea of perserverance. It has a truely remarkable video which will have your students on the edge of their seat chanting ‘Be the Iguana’. The assembly also and addresses the idea of the negative language the students tend to use when they feel they are not instantly good at a skill i.e. ‘I can’t do that’ The pack contains: A full powerpoint Link to hyperlink (on slide) A ‘how to’ word document containing a synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Please do review if you enjoyed using the assembly. Thanks for looking.

Christmas/ Tradition/ Around the world/ 25th December/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly looks at how countries celebrate Christmas around the world and all the weird and wonderful traditions that take place during the build up. The assembly enables the students to guess he country for which each tradition belongs (which are still done to this day) and finishes with a fun filled Christmas quiz. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Christmas/ Being thankful/ Thinking of others/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas This 10 -15 minute assembly looks at being thankful for small but significant things around Christmas time. It champions spending time with loved ones and being thankful for what you have rather than what you hope to get. It also looks at the staggering cost of ‘Christmas’ the UK and looks at the issues around overspending during the festive period. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Ambition/ Goals/ Future/ Secondary/ Primary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Students often associate ambition with ‘power’ or ‘wealth’. This assembly looks at what ambition actually is and states examples ranging from Alexander the Great to Dolly Parton. It looks at where ambition comes from and characteristics of ambitious people. It then finishes by asking the students to think about their futures and any ambitions they might have. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking!

Homework/ Independent study / Work ethic/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly What is the link between homework and the number 108? Is it a coincidence? This assembly looks at the negative words some of your students will associate with homework and looks at the key skills and opportunities it provides, how it can help you become a successful independent learner and how it can help your students employability and enables the developing of good habits. The assembly also looks at the statistics behind homework and the advantage it can give your students. The assembly will also explore the link between homework and the number 108! The pack contains: Power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Bees/ Honey/ Eco system/ Endangered/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly Enjoy honey and bad puns? This is the assembly for you! The assembly looks at the importance of bees to our ecosystem and just how much we rely on these little insects. It also offers a quiz upon entry and some truly amazing facts! It talks through all the ways bees are vital to our survival and how your students can make a small difference to help the decline of the bee. There is also a video on the life in the day of a bee. Would be ideal way to introduce any conservation projects you are running as a class/ whole school. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with video link A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking

ECT/ Training/ Form Tutor/ Tutor time/ Secondary/ Professional development This is all about what makes an effective Form Tutor. The power point talks through what a Form Tutor is and looks at 5 key areas in which Form Tutors can make a difference to students using the metaphor of ‘different hats’. It then looks at challenging scenarios that your Form Tutor may come up against for you to talk through. The pack contains: A powerpoint with notes A how to use guide with synopsis and help with delivery

Revision/ Memory/ Revising/ Top tips/ Exams/ GCSE/ Tests/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly We have all heard the questions: ‘‘How do I revise?’’ ‘‘I dont know where to start…’’ This 10-15 minute assembly is all about ensuring students do not feel overwhelmed by revision. The assembly talks through 5 unusual but useful techniques which will hopefully give students the edge (or get them started). The assembly also includes an interactive memory test for students then lists 8 simple effective tips to help students revise effectively. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Celebrate you/ Happy/ Individual/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas The message is all about celebrating individuality and the things that make each of your students who they are. It looks at the difference ways people will react to unusual things. The idea behind it is to show the students four unusual World Records and ask them whether they found it interesting or pointless. The students should then be able to see that everyone has their own opinion but importantly each opinion holds an equal weighting and each individual is entitled to one. The assembly then finishes around the idea of each student having their own likes and dislikes and how this diversity should be celebrated. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with hyper link to video A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Asking why?/ Curiosity/ Questioning/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas Did it really kill the cat? This assembly looks at what curiosity actually is and where the expression came from. It looks at the positive impact curiosity can have on things such as achievement, happiness and empathy and more visceral things like survival. The assembly finishes with a few tips on how the students can satisfy their curiosity without it turning into a competition of who can ask the most questions. The pack contains: Full power point A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Nature/ Cooperation/ Teamwork/ Working together/ Survival/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas The idea behind this 10-15 minute assembly is to show the students how some animals/ insects rely on teamwork to survive. It looks at how clownfish, wild dogs, geese, bees and orcas work in harmony for the success of the species. There is also a slide upon entry which asks students to identify some unusual collective nouns. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

Je T’aime/ St Valentine/ Valentines day/ 14th February/ Primary/ Secondary/ Assembly ideas This 10-15 minute assembly looks Valentines day and the gruesome story behind it. It also looks at some unusual Valentines tradition around the world and gives a simple message of ensuring we tell the people important to us how much they mean – it does not have to be using extravagant gifts, a simple ‘Thank you’ has just as much weighting. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thank you for looking.

Leadership/ Role model/ Positivity/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly Being a leader is not always about being the loudest or the best in situations. This assembly looks at the traits and characteristics shared by leaders and how often these traits can be shown in many others ways. The assembly also looks at how students can emulate these traits and become a leader in their own right whilst asking them tough questions around their character. It talks through the simple things your students can do to ensure they are being a positive leader whether on a pitch, stage or simply inside a classroom. The pack contains: Full power point with notes A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Attendance/ Achievement/ Excuses/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly is based around the overwhelming importance of attendance to students in school. It talks through what attendance is, common reasons for non attendance and the staggering Mathematics behind the amount of time the students actually miss based on 95%, 90% and 85% attendance figures. It then looks at the link between good attendance and academic performance. The pack contains: Full powerpoint - with Mathematics already worked out A ‘how to use’ guide with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Dia de los Muertos/ day of the dead/ life/ death/ Assembly ideas / Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school This 10-15 minute assembly celebrates the ‘Day of the dead’ or ‘Dia de los Muertos’ . This festival of Latin origin celebrates life and death and offers the chance for missed loved ones to crossover back into the world and provide comfort and advice for the living. This assembly talks through what exactly the day is, some unique traditions associated with the festival and the foods behind the celebration. It also gives tips on how students can become a small part of it. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with notes and hyperlink A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking.

Poker chips/ self esteem/ confidence/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all based around self esteem. It looks at what it is, how we build it and if everyone has it in equal measures. The assembly uses poker chips as an analogy to look at Student A (high self esteem - lots of poker chips each day) and Student B (low self esteem- very few poker chips) and how their days could differ significantly and importantly how small insignificant issues to some people can really have a profound affect on others. The assembly finishes with some tough questions for the students to ask themselves. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking.

Armed forces day/ 25th June/ Military/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school/ Assembly ideas This assembly is all about celebrating the selflessness and courage of the individuals serving and who have served in the Armed forces. It looks at some Armed forces ‘jargon’ and talks about why we celebrate this day and the plethora of people directly and indirectly involved with the Armed forces. Its finishes looking at the perks and sacrifices of a career in the Armed forces and how your students can be a small part of it. The pack contains: Full powerpoint with video links A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas Thanks for looking