Secondary Assemblies for Community Cohesion

40 ready-to-use assemblies for promoting community cohesion Community cohesion is about working towards a harmonious society where: * There is a common vision and sense of belonging by all communities. * The diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and valued. * Similar life opportunities are available to all. * Strong, positive relationships exist and continue to be developed in schools, the workplace and the wider community. About the Assemblies Each of the four themes has 10 assemblies, with the main focus being on: 1. The school community. 2. The local community. 3. Family life. All four sections also encourage students to consider their responsibilities for the wider communities of the United Kingdom and the world. Each assembly is followed up with questions and activities for students to reinforce understanding of the issues raised and develop them further, under the headings: * Something to think about. * Something to do. This may provide suitable cross-curricular material or material for form tutorials or PSHE lessons.Ready-to-use but fully adaptable All assemblies are ready-to-use and include a PowerPoint presentation, but each can also be adapted for your own specific setting. Fully editable materials are provided on an accompanying CD-Rom for your convenience. The 40 assemblies have been developed under four major themes: Belonging These assemblies help students to consider their roles in the school and local community. They also draw attention to our sense of belonging to the UK and to the world at large and the responsibilities that this brings. Religion This set of assemblies encourages students to take seriously the importance of religion and beliefs. Each assembly encourages students to consider their own response to this important aspect of human life and how this impacts on the people around them. Human Rights This set of assemblies explores the importance of equal rights and the inclusion in communities of people with many different needs. Young people are encouraged to consider the nature of prejudice and how we can promote a way of living together without discrimination.Relationships This set of assemblies explores the importance of developing positive relationships in any community. They look at ten different types of relationships in the lives of the students and allow them to reflect on the quality of these relationships.