Famous Faces

This Louis Armstrong assembly for primary schools explores the life of one of the world's most influential jazz musicians. Ideal for Black History Month or music-themed assemblies, pupils discover how Armstrong found joy through music, helped transform jazz and challenged racial barriers. Includes visual storytelling, key vocabulary, discussion and reflection, encouraging children to think about finding, choosing and sharing joy.

This Nelson Mandela assembly for primary schools explores apartheid, equality and forgiveness through the life of the inspirational South African leader. Ideal for Black History Month, pupils discover Mandela’s 27 years in prison, his election as president and how he used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to promote unity and reconciliation. Includes key vocabulary, discussion, reflection and optional collective worship exploring forgiveness rather than revenge.

This Rosa Parks assembly for primary schools explores equality, civil rights and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ideal for Black History Month, pupils discover how Rosa challenged unfair segregation laws by refusing to give up her bus seat and how her actions helped inspire wider change. Includes visual storytelling, key vocabulary, discussion and reflection, encouraging children to think about courage, fairness and standing up for others. Suitable for all key stages

This Martin Luther King Jr. assembly for primary schools explores equality, racism and segregation through the story of the influential civil rights leader. Ideal for Black History Month, pupils discover how Martin Luther King Jr. used boycotts, peaceful marches and powerful words to challenge unfair laws. Includes key vocabulary, discussion and reflection, helping children consider peaceful protest, fairness and how they can stand up for others. Suitable for all key stages

This Mary Seacole assembly for primary schools explores her inspiring story through the values of equality and determination. Ideal for Black History Month, pupils discover how Mary overcame rejection and prejudice to travel independently to the Crimea and care for sick and wounded soldiers. Includes visual storytelling, key vocabulary, discussion and reflection. A ready-to-use assembly about Black history, fairness, perseverance and giving everyone a fair chance.

This Dolly Parton assembly for primary schools explores the value of generosity through her life, career and Imagination Library. Pupils discover how Dolly used her success to help others and why her father’s experience with literacy inspired her to support children’s reading. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the Feeding of the 5,000.

This Windrush Generation assembly for primary schools explores the inspiring story of Floella Benjamin and her journey from Trinidad to Britain as a young child. Through discussion and reflection, pupils learn about the challenges faced by many families who came to Britain from the Caribbean and consider the values of acceptance and new beginnings. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This Sir David Attenborough assembly for primary schools celebrates his 100th birthday and explores his lifelong work in protecting the natural world. Through discussion and reflection, pupils learn about the importance of caring for our planet and are encouraged to think about the value of responsibility in their own lives. Children consider how small actions can make a big difference, helping to protect the environment for future generations. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1

Maggie Aderin-Pocock This assembly explores the life and achievements of Maggie Aderin-Pocock — a space scientist who overcame early struggles with dyslexia to become a leading voice in astronomy and engineering. Children discover how resilience helped her turn challenges into strengths. The additional collective worship slides link to the story of Moses and the burning bush. The main focus for this assembly is the value of RESILIENCE. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2.

Ada Lovelace This assembly explores the life and legacy of Ada Lovelace — often described as the world’s first computer scientist. Children discover how Ada combined mathematics with imagination to write the first computer program, long before modern computers were invented. The additional collective worship slides link to the story of Bezalel and the creation of the Tabernacle. The main focus for this assembly is the value of CREATIVITY. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and

Charles Dickens This assembly explores the famous author - Charles Dickens. Use the three items in the box to explore the life of Dickens. Look at how he used his life experiences to shape his work, using his voice to stand up for others. Use the additional collective worship slides to look at how the book of Proverbs can guide our actions and help us to think of others. The main focus for this assembly are the values of COMPASSION and JUSTICE. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage

British Values - Individual Liberty 3 - William Wilberforce This assembly focuses on the British Value of Individual Liberty and can also be used as a Famous Faces assembly. Use three items in a box to introduce the life of William Wilberforce and his fight against the slave trade. If you are delivering a collective worship, you will be able to explore Galatians and look at God's intention for us to be free and use our freedom wisely. Suitable for all key stages.

Henri Matisse This assembly explores the famous artist - Henri Matisse. Use the three items in the box to explore the life of Matisse. Look at how he didn't give up when challenges came his way, flourishing as an artist and bringing joy to the world. Use the additional collective worship slides to look at how we can all use our gifts to serve others. The main focus for this assembly is the value of JOY and PERSEVERANCE Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2

Roald Dahl This assembly explores the famous author - Roald Dahl. Use the three items in the box to explore the life of Roald Dahl. Look at how he used his life experiences to shape a wonderful imagination. Use the additional collective worship slides to look at how we can all use our gifts to serve others. The main focus for this assembly is the value of LEADERSHIP. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2

This assembly explores the great warrior Queen - Boudicca. Use the three items in the box to explore the story of Boudicca. Look at the qualities that make a good leader and reflect on how you can inspire people to follow you. It focuses on the value of LEADERSHIP. Suitable for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2

This assembly explores the great scientist - Albert Einstein. He is a well known character, but this assembly shows us how his curious mind led him to be successful in science and in life, showing great kindness to those in trouble. It focuses on the value of PERSEVERANCE and KINDNESS. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2

This assembly explores the wonderful England Lionesses - celebrate the England Lioness victory at Euro 2025 with this fun and simple assembly and collective worship. It focuses on the value of DETERMINATION AND EQUALITY Suitable for all key stages

This assembly explores the life of Beatrix Potter - the famous author, illustrator and conservationist. It focuses on the value of CARE AND STEWARDSHIP Suitable for all key stages

This assembly explores the life of Sadio Mane - the famous footballer. It focuses on the value of GENEROSITY Suitable for all key stages

This assembly explores the life of Vincent Van Gogh - the famous artist. It focuses on the value of PERSEVERANCE. Suitable for all key stages