Collective Worship
Worship is an integral part of school life at St Gerard’s and is central to the Catholic tradition. Collective worship provides opportunities for our community to contemplate the mystery of God, reflect on spiritual and moral issues, experience a sense of belonging and grow in liturgical understanding.
The timetable of Collective Worship in our school is as follows:
| Day | Collective Worship |
|---|---|
| Monday | Class Based Collective Worship following Sunday's Gospel |
| Tuesday | Attend weekday mass at St. Gerard's |
| Wednesday | Whole School or Key Stage Assemblies incorporating Collective Worship. These assemblies are based on Catholic Social Teaching focussing on current issues, emotional wellbeing and dates of significance |
| Thursday | Class Based Prayer - Celebration of the Word |
| Friday | Achievement Assembly |
Children are taught to participate fully in Collective Worship and are encouraged to plan and lead as appropriate to their age.
As well as regular, weekly Collective Worship, we hold celebrations in line with the church liturgical year including events during Holy Week, devotions to Mary during the months of October and May, special feast days, Advent prayer focus and Advent wreath blessings, to name but a few.
Headteacher: Mrs. B. Baxter
Senior Leadership Team: Mrs. T. Drury, Miss. E. Jenkinson, Mrs M Machen
St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Park Nook, Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4AE
Telephone: 01709 850568
Email: office@stgerardsprimary.org
Twitter: @StGerards1928
School Opening Hours:
KS1: 8:30am - 3:00pm
KS2: 8:45am - 3:15pm
Office Hours: 7:45am - 5:30pm
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