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February 2012
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Billy loses another baby tooth and discusses with his grandad what to do with it.
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage in growing up.
February 2012
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Julie needs a filling. She's a bit worried. The dentist reassures her.
This assembly attempts to show children that having a filling sounds worse than it really is.
February 2012
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Kim feels she needs a brace for her teeth and discusses it with her dentist.
This assembly reassures children that it's ok to want to feel comfortable with your appearance.
February 2012
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Michael goes with his little sister to have her MMR injection. His mum explains why she needs it - and what happened when he had his own.
Children learn how they benefit from the MMR vaccination.
February 2012
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Sam's aunt tells her about volunteering as a nurse in developing countries.
This story is based on the real life experiences of several nurses working in developing countries. It tells of the joy of being able to make a difference and of the difficulties that can arise.
February 2012
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Sarah needs a vaccination before going on holiday. Her dad tells her the story about the first vaccination and why they're so important.
Children learn about the history of Edward Jenner and the first ever vaccination. They also learn how vaccinations can prevent illnesses.
January 2012
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In this assembly children learn the metaphorical phrase ‘Don't judge a book by its cover', and how this relates to branded items.
Amy wants a branded sweatshirt. It's twice the price of an ordinary sweatshirt.
January 2012
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In this assembly children learn that hand-me down clothes is a booming business in developing countries.
Zelda has never had new clothes, just hand-me downs from her older brothers and sisters.
January 2012
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In this assembly children learn that their bodies are growing in fits and starts and that it's not always easy for parents to keep up with the changes - especially when it comes to new clothes.
David's feet seem to be growing faster than the rest of him and he needs another pair of new shoes.
January 2012
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Children's attention is drawn to our country's wonderful seasonal rhythm, with the annual return of light and colour after the darkness of winter.
Graham learns a new poem from his gran that expresses what the start of spring means to her.
January 2012
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The old saying ‘Ne'er cast a clout till May is out' has at least two meanings depending on the interpretation of ‘May'. Does that matter? After all, the general intention of the advice is clear enough.
Tilly's gran tells her ‘Ne'er cast a clout till May is out'. She wonders what it means.
January 2012
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This assembly, a discussion about whether or not to have a vegetable garden in school, illustrates the way that good ideas raise practical questions.
Children want a vegetable garden in school. A good idea, but what are the practicalities?
November 2011
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Jay comes from a big family and has always shared his toys. His friend, Adam, finds it harder to share, being an only child. The boys work it out together.
In this assembly children learn why it's important to share things.
November 2011
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Mrs William's class are twinned with a school in India.
In this assembly children learn about the similarities and differences between them and their twinned school in India.
November 2011
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Naomi and Hailey are best friends but now Naomi's family is moving away. How will it affect their friendship?
In this assembly, children learn that sometimes we're sad when things change, but that a friend moving away doesn't have to mean the end of a friendship.
