Collective Worship
Collective worship is an important part of daily life at Boutcher, providing time for reflection, prayer, and connection with God and each other. It is a key opportunity for the whole school community to come together in faith and shared learning. During collective worship, children are introduced to Christian values and traditions, Bible stories, and the teachings of Jesus, which help them to grow spiritually and morally.
Each time of collective worship fosters a sense of belonging and unity, reinforcing the importance of our three school values. Collective worship invites all members of the Boutcher family to reflect on their own lives, giving us the space to consider how they can live out their faith and serve others. We create an inclusive environment where all faith is respected and nurtured, and where children are encouraged to build a strong spiritual foundation for their future.
Service Dates – Spring Term 2026
This term we will continue with our theme God’s World, Our Earth, Our Responsibility. We will learn more about God through the words and actions of Jesus, focusing on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3–10). Each week, we will see that Jesus shows us that caring for God’s World means living with humility, mercy, and peace, and taking responsibility for how we treat the Earth and each other.
We warmly welcome parents/ carers and other family members to join us in our worship.
KS1 – 9:40am in the school hall
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Led by Year Three
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9 – 14)
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Led by Year One
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Jesus weeps and raises Lazarus (John 11:1–44)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Led by Reception
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
Feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13–21)
Tuesday 10th February 2026
Led by Year Two
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23–35)
HALF TERM
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Teacher Led - Children only
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Healing of the blind (John 9:1–12
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Led by Year One
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Led by Year Three
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John the Baptist imprisoned and executed (Matthew 14:1–12)
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Led by Year Five - Children only
The Way of the Beatitudes: Jesus’ Holy Week Journey
Luke 22, Mark 14, John 18
KS2 – 10am in the school hall
Friday 23rd January 2026
Led by Year Six
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke chapter 18 verses 9 – 14)
Friday 30th January 2026
Led by Year Five
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Jesus weeps and raises Lazarus (John 11:1–44)
Friday 6th February 2026
Led by Year Four
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
The Good Shepherd (John 10:1–18)
Feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13–21)
Friday 13th February 2026
Led by Year Six
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23–35)
HALF TERM
Friday 27th February 2026
Led by Year Five
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Healing of the blind (John 9:1–12)
The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45–46)
Friday 6th March 2026
Led by Year Four
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
Friday 13th March 2026
Led by Year Six
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John the Baptist imprisoned and executed (Matthew 14:1–12)
Friday 20th March 2026
Led by Year Five
Admission to Holy Communion
The Way of the Beatitudes: Jesus’ Holy Week Journey
Luke 22, Mark 14, John 18
Whole School Service:
Friday 27th March 2026 – Easter Service at St Mary’s at 10am – Led by Year Five
