Why do we find moving on difficult? Similarly, qualities such as kindness, honesty, courage and compassion are far more important than appearance At the end of the school year, children often focus on what they still find difficult or what they wish

During his life, David was a shepherd, musician, warrior and eventually King of Israel. In 1 Samuel 16, the prophet Samuel visits Jesse’s family to find the future king of Israel. Years later, King Saul is trying to kill David. The cave story introduces a very different kind of courage. King Saul was jealous of David and wanted to kill him.

Each decision required a different kind of courage. Other officials became jealous of him and persuaded King Darius to introduce a law stating that, for 30 days, nobody could pray to anyone except the king. When he was discovered, Daniel was brought before King Darius and then lowered into the lions’ den. The king spent a sleepless night worrying about Daniel.

Making a kind choice might strengthen a friendship, while working hard at something might help us improve

prayer thanking God for the freedom to choose and asking for help to make good choices that lead to kindness

Pupils encounter figures including Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Mary Seacole and extend the assembly by researching one of the Black history makers introduced in the presentation, finding The assembly ends with a simple challenge for pupils to consider: How could we find out more about the Schools may, however, wish to personalise it by finding examples of inspiring Black people from their

At its heart is the value of joy – finding it, sharing it and choosing it even when life is difficult Alongside figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, children can encounter Black musicians Key vocabulary including segregation, racial discrimination, pioneer and philosophy Discussion about finding Continue your Black History Month programme with our Martin Luther King Jr. assembly, Rosa Parks assembly

When Haman planned to destroy the Jewish people, Esther took the risk of approaching the King and speaking Optional collective worship materials also include a short prayer asking children to use their voices kindly

For more than a year, people had to walk, carpool or find other ways to make everyday journeys. There is a particularly strong connection here with our Martin Luther King Jr. assembly, which explores Schools could use the resource alongside our Martin Luther King Jr. assembly to explore the Montgomery investigate other people involved in the American Civil Rights Movement, explore the role of Martin Luther King

Look at how the new queen had to be brave and approach the king in order to stop his advisor killing

optional collective worship elements, this assembly links democracy to the Israelites asking Samuel for a king The Israelites wanted a king to lead them like the surrounding nations. God eventually instructed Samuel to listen to the people and give them a king. losing a vote Optional collective worship slides A Bible link to Samuel and the Israelites choosing a king Optional collective worship slides use the story of the Israelites asking Samuel for a king to explore

Every child has potential, and somebody finding one aspect of learning difficult does not tell us what Pupils are encouraged to think about something they find difficult and identify the people who could worship slides link the theme to Moses and the Burning Bush, exploring self-doubt, accepting support and finding