Collective Worship is a statutory requirement for all schools in England and Wales. At Landscove C of E primary school, Collective Worship is so much more than this. It is a daily opportunity for the school family to come together in a shared time of prayer, reflection, praise, stillness and focus on God.

In our school our Christian vision shapes all we do.   Our vision: Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” encourages spiritual curiosity and growth ("Ask… Seek… Knock"). Worship is designed to be inclusive and invitational, allowing our school community to explore faith, ask questions, and seek deeper meaning. We aim to create space for encounter and reflection ("…it will be given… you will find… it will be opened"), often including moments of stillness and contemplation, allowing for personal revelation and spiritual connection. Celebrations of the Church calendar (e.g., Advent, Easter) help pupils recognise God’s presence in time and tradition. Our collective worship is a shared experience, building unity and mutual respect across the school community, modelling belonging, welcome and echoing the open-door promise of Matthew 7:7.

We enjoy a range of different Collective Worship formats every week.

These include:

• Celebration Worship (recognise successes in all areas of learning and development in character and celebrate them publicly)
• Collective Worship led by Rev Gina
• Sing and Praise
• Picture News
• Our local 'Open The Book' team lead Collective Worship through Bible Stories, Drama and Music.
• Values Worship led by the Headteacher

In all the various forms of Collective Worship, we encourage the development of:

• Biblical knowledge and messages from the Bible
• The school’s Christian ethos and values
• Being effective Global Citizens and good neighbours

Collective Worship gives us the opportunity to:

• Engage in an act of community.
• Express praise and thanksgiving to God.
• Be still and reflect.
• Explore the big questions of life and respond to national events.
• Foster respect and deepen spiritual awareness.
• Reflect on the character of God and on the teachings of Christ.
• Affirm Christian values and attitudes.
• Share each other's joys and challenges.
• Celebrate special times in the Christian calendar.

Our pattern of collective worship