Week

Mon (Value, Growth Mindset, No Outsiders)

Tue (Open the Book + Key Messages)

Wed (Class Assembly – Sunderland / Multicultural / Religious)

Thu (Celebration Assembly)

Fri Notes

19–23 Jan

Value: Aspiration. Growth Mindset: Snow. Celebrating Differences. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots Sing Up: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Creation Story Key Messages: New Year Goals

National Storytelling Week – global stories

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

26–30 Jan

Value: Respect, Growth Mindset: Listening and Learning. No Outsiders: Families Can Differ. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: Bugs and Butterflies

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Key Messages: Road Safety

Sunderland local history: Wearmouth Bridge anniversary (1796)

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

2–6 Feb

Value: Kindness, Growth Mindset: Learning from Mistakes. No Outsiders: Friendship. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

The Lost SheepKey Messages: Anti-Bullying Week prep

Sunderland AFC founded anniversary (1879)

Celebration Assembly

OPAL

9–13 Feb

Value:  Determination.. Growth Mindset: Dream Big. No Outsiders: Respecting Differences Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: Digging the Garden

Jesus Heals the Blind ManKey Messages: Mental Health Awareness

Valentine’s Day (14 Feb) – inclusion and friendship

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

16–20 Feb

Value: Aspiration. Growth Mindset: Overcoming Challenges No Outsiders: Anti-discrimination. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: Three Little Birds

Parable of the Sower Key Messages: Fire Safety

Random Acts of Kindness Week (16–22 Feb)

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

23–27 Feb

Half Term: No assemblies

2–5 Mar

Value: Kindness. Growth Mindset: Collaboration Improves Learning. No Outsiders: Understanding Disabilities. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: I Love the Flowers

Jesus Calms the StormKey Messages: Healthy Lifestyle

World Book Day (5 Mar) – multicultural books focus

Celebration Assembly

OPAL

9–12 Mar

Value: Determination. Growth Mindset: Helping Others. No Outsiders: FriendshipCertificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots. Sing Up: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

The Prodigal Son. Key Messages: International Women’s Day (8 Mar)

St Patrick’s Day prep (17 Mar) – Irish culture & multicultural focus

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

16–19 Mar

Value: Aspiration. Growth Mindset: Setting Goals. No Outsiders: Respecting Differences Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots Sing Up: Rhythm Robot

Jesus Raises Lazarus. Key Messages: Science Week prep

Red Nose Day (20 Mar) – Eid.

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

23–26 Mar

Value: Respect. Growth Mindset: Never Give U p No Outsiders: Anti-bullying. Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots Sing Up: Sir Duke

Palm Sunday StoryKey Messages: Sunderland Museum anniversary (1879)

Feast of the Annunciation (25 Mar)

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

30 Mar–2 Apr

Value: Determination. Growth Mindset: Learning From Feedback, No Outsiders: Understanding Disabilities Certificates, TT Rockstars, Numbots Sing Up: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Holy Week storiesKey Messages: Easter prep

Sunderland multicultural focus – celebrating diversity in history: Ivory Bangle Lady

Celebration Assembly

Planning / catch-up

3–20 Apr

Easter Holidays