Ever been given that age old assembly topic of friendship? I’ve used this story in lots of schools with very positive results. I came across this in the resource section of Youthwork Magazine, summer 2006 - I tied it in with the football world cup in Germany. I shared this story with some of the other schools workers at the youthwork conference early day this year.

An assembly idea that takes a bit of preparation, but is well worth the effort!

We’re just about to start Youth Alpha in school next term. How can we make it work?

Happy New Year guys!

I am taking an AOW for a Middle School next week (9-13yrs)

You may have seen a programme called ‘Leave Us Kids Alone’ on BBC3 last week where 12 teenagers create and run their own school for three weeks. Interesting viewing, if you missed it check it out on the BBC website…

If you are a schools worker in Scotland it’s important to understand the educational context for religious observance.

Help, looking for film clip of modern worship!

Looking for help on ways to discuss where is God with 12-13 year olds in an RE class.

The pupils file in, class by class, to fill up the space in the hall.
When teachers and students are all in their place, you can end up feeling quite small.
The year-head begins with announcements of things and then says: ‘Today we’ve a guest’,
The clock-watching starts, it’s over to you, Ten minutes to give it your best…..