Monken Hadley
Collective Worship
Collective Worship is an important part of our school day and helps us grow as a thoughtful, caring and fully inclusive community. Each day, we come together for Collective Worship, gathering as a whole school to pause, reflect and think about the values that shape how we live and learn together. This daily rhythm gives children a sense of belonging, purpose and calm.
Our worship is welcoming and inclusive of all pupils, staff and families. Every child is invited to take part in ways that feel right for them through singing, quiet reflection, prayer, reading, drama, discussion or offering their own thoughts. These moments of stillness and celebration help children develop confidence, empathy and a growing awareness of themselves and others.
We explore themes such as kindness, respect, forgiveness, courage and service, drawing on stories, traditions and ideas from Christianity as well as other world religions. British Values — democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance — are woven naturally into our worship themes. Children learn how these values help us to treat one another fairly, listen to different viewpoints and contribute positively to our community.
Our worship also reflects and respects the protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity, promote equality and ensure that every child feels seen, valued and included. Worship often includes opportunities to explore identity, belonging and difference in age‑appropriate ways, helping children understand and appreciate the richness of our school community.
We enjoy a close relationship with St Mary’s Church. The Rector leads a weekly whole‑school service, and we visit the church regularly to mark special times in the year. We also welcome visitors from local churches and the theological college who enrich our worship with different perspectives and experiences.
Alongside whole‑school worship, children take part in our Let's Be Still and daily prayers, giving them regular opportunities to pause, reflect and connect their learning with their own developing sense of spirituality.
Through this varied pattern of worship, children are encouraged to think deeply, respond creatively and grow in confidence, compassion and understanding.
Monken Hadley School prayer.
God of Light and Love,
You are the Giver of all that is good,
the Teacher of all that is true,
and the Lord who will make all things right:
teach us to seek what is good, treasure what is true and do what is right
that we and all your creation may flourish and live together in peace,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.