We hold a daily assembly between 1.05 – 1.20pm. Children are expected to behave appropriately when in an act of worship, including entering and leaving quietly.  The children enter and leave assemblies to music. The daily assemblies take a different format each day. 

Through Collective Worship at Windlesham Village Infant School, our children’s backgrounds will be acknowledged and celebrated, as well as those of different cultures.   This will enable our pupils to develop a growing understanding, awareness and knowledge of the varied practices and beliefs within the school and the local community. We aim to develop community spirit, promote a common ethos and shared values and reinforce positive attitudes.  School worship is intended to be inclusive of race, creed and family background. 

Children can be withdrawn from Collective Worship by their parents for various reasons after discussion with the Headteacher. All staff have the right to withdraw from Collective Worship, unless they have been employed specifically for this purpose. 

Collective Worship at Windlesham Village Infant School currently takes place as follows: 

Monday: Values and PSHE assembly
Tuesday: Story assemblies linked to half-termly themes and religious events  
Wednesday: Singing assembly  
Thursday: Head teacher assembly  
Friday: Celebration Assemblies (sharing good learning and upholding values) 

We organise and plan "special" assemblies such as Harvest and Christmas and establish links with local faith leaders for their participation in particular worship occasions. 
Collective Worship is thematically based and incorporates the various faiths’ calendars, making full use of celebrations and festivals.  Stories, both thematic and religious, are used as resources.  Involvement of the children is also an important part of the assembly.