Collective Worship
As a Church of England School, Collective Worship is carried out on a daily basis. It is Christian in content and encourages worship of God. Collective worship allows time for guidance, positive thought and development on spiritual, moral, social and emotional issues. Worship also allows an opportunity for quiet reflection and exploration of self.
Daily worship may be led by staff, children or visitors to the school. These worship times have a theme and may include stories, songs or hymns, prayers plus a time of reflection. The altar in the school hall and the artwork on the wall were created by pupils at the school and is a spectacular focal point for worship. We follow the Christian calendar and celebrate special days and festivals throughout the year. Parents and the community are warmly invited to share our daily worship and weekly celebrations as well as these special services.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from Collective Worship if their own religious beliefs make this necessary. If you wish to withdraw your child please contact the Headteacher.
Children have the right to be withdrawn from Collective Worship if their parents wish. Please see Collective Worship/RE policies or make an appointment to see the Headteacher.
We are part of the Diocese of Rochester and Canterbury and you can link to the Diocese of Rochester and Canterbury website by clicking here
Religious Education
Religious Education is taught in accordance with the Understanding Christianity Scheme. RE enables pupils to appreciate their own and others’ beliefs and cultures, helping them to develop a clear understanding of the significance of religion in their own area as well as in the world today.
See our Religious Education page for more information.
Leading Lights
To find out more about our Leading Lights group, please visit the Pupil Leadership page here
Our Church
Our churches are in The Parish of St. Botolph’s Northfleet and St. Mark’s Rosherville.
St. Botolph’s Church, Northfleet
We cannot be sure of the date when the first church was built on this site, but Saxons worshipped here and there is evidence of Roman material in the walls of the church. Indeed, as the highest point for miles around, it is likely that people have worshipped on this site since earliest human habitation.
The majority of the building seen today was built in the 14th century, whilst most of the internal decorations and around the font reflect the work of E.W. Godwin in 1862.
The present tower was built in 1717 and the tower has a peal of eight bells, the last two being added in 1920
St. Mark’s Church, Rosherville
The original church of Rosherville was built in 1853 for the inhabitants of the new housing estate in the eastern part of Northfleet. It cost £4,500 and was provided by the Rosher family. Due to ongoing renovations, it was decided to demolish the old St Marks Church and the new building was dedicated on 8th December 1977.
The war memorial still standing outside the new church centre reminds us that the people of Rosherville did their duty in both World Wars.
This church intends to be the centre of social life in Rosherville and offers its place for all genuine community initiatives.
Our School Prayer
Almighty God,
We ask you to guide us,
To use us in your world,
To live, work, and play
To your praise and for your glory,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Lunchtime Prayer
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the food we eat
Thank you for the birds that sing
Thank you God for everything.
Amen.
End of Day Prayer (EYFS and KS1)
Hands together, softly so,
Little eyes shut tight.
Father just before we go,
Hear our prayer tonight.
We are all your children here
This is what we pray,
Keep us when the dark is near
And through every day.
Amen.
End of Day Prayer (KS2)
Lord,
Keep us safe this night,
Secure us from all our fears,
May angels guard us while we sleep
‘Til morning light appears.
Amen.