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Secondary Assembly: ‘Patrick, come back!'

This assembly, timed to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, takes the form of a Time Travel Interview with Ireland’s Patron Saint. It disentangles fact from legend and shows that Patrick’s story is relevant today, giving opportunity for discussion at key stages 3, 4 and 5

Primary Assembly: Lloyd Coleman

This assembly asks children to think about the challenges faced by deaf musicians and mentions both Beethoven and Dame Evelyn Glennie

Secondary Assembly: Cheap at half the price

In this assembly, students are invited to consider the cost of bringing up a child in the UK, and to think about whether they personally are offering good value for the money that has been spent on them

Primary Assembly: Treo wins a medal

This assembly tells the story of a bomb-sniffing dog called Treo, an Army dog who did work in Afghanistan, became the 63rd animal to be awarded the ’Animals’ VC‘ – the Dickin Medal.

Secondary Assembly: Through alien eyes

In this week’s assembly, Joe Walker challenges listeners to look at themselves and the wider exploits of humanity from a different perspective… prompted by the arrival of aliens

Primary Assembly: New Potatoes

This assembly examines these first signs of spring and also discusses why new potatoes in the UK are now grown under swathes of plastic. It asks children to consider where their food comes from – and the price the countryside pays for it

Secondary Assembly: Cheats never prosper?

This assembly considers attitudes to cheating in the light of the news that more pupils are using new ‘technological’ methods in order to cheat in examinations. It considers the pressures that may drive us to cheat and asks questions about the role of conscience

Primary Assembly: He felt he might be needed

Reginald Earnshaw, killed at 14 years and 152 days, was belatedly recognised recently as the youngest serving casualty of World War Two

Secondary Assembly: Sceptical at a cost?

On the general subject of climate change, this assembly invites students to consider how easily we become sceptical, and the effect this might have on the world’s poorest people

Primary Assembly: The Greensboro Four

Fifty years ago this month, the Greensboro Four sat down for a coffee in Woolworths. This assembly explores the lessons their act of bravery teaches us

Secondary Assembly: Hope

This assembly reflects on the idea of hope, challenging listeners to engage in hopeful thinking for the future. It refers to the recent events in Haiti, as well as the memorial services recently held to remember the victims of the Holocaust

Primary Assembly: Fund raising and the widow’s mite

This assembly discusses seven year old Charlie’s remarkable fundraising effort for Haiti, highlighting the concerns and efforts of all young fundraisers. It contains a Christian message and a short story from the Bible

Secondary Assembly: Groundhog Day

This assembly for secondary school pupils looks at the tradition of Groundhog Day, considers why we get bored of routine, and why we should think twice about it

Primary Assembly: Haiti Earthquake

The Haitian earthquake of 12th January has been a highly featured issue on every news channel and in every newspaper. This assembly helps teachers explain to children what has happened, why it won’t happen in Britain, and that there are things that are being done to help

Secondary Assembly: When your chewing gum’s lost its flavour

In this assembly Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider an imaginative way to recycle an unsightly and invasive type of litter

Primary assembly: Miep Gies

Miep Gies died this week aged 100. She helped shelter Anne Frank’s family during the Second World War and saved Anne’s diaries which were published to great acclaim

Primary Assembly: Hard winters and reminiscences

Gerald Haigh looks at the effect of hard winters - not only on people, but on the wildlife of our country

Secondary Assembly: We are all ‘Time Lords’

In this assembly, Joe Walker considers the extent to which we are all masters of our own destiny, as we begin another decade. The assembly challenges listeners to consider not how the next year might turn out, but how they might shape 2010

Secondary Assembly: We are all 'Time Lords'

In this assembly, Joe Walker considers the extent to which we are all masters of our own destiny, as we begin another decade. The assembly challenges listeners to consider not how the next year might turn out, but how they might shape 2010

Primary Assembly: The Turner Art Prize

Secondary Assembly: What’s the point of advent calendars?

This assembly uses the popularity of advent calendars to consider what our values should be as we prepare for the season of goodwill

Primary Assembly: Is it the thought that counts?

This primary assembly centres around presents, helping children think about the purpose of present-buying, and their own feelings about both giving and receiving

Secondary Assembly: Violence amongst teenagers

In this assembly, Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider the rise in incidents of violence between teenagers, even in apparently safe relationships

Primary Assembly: Red Arrows

This assembly looks at the history of the Red Arrows, Kirsty’s historic achievement, and, briefly, the changing role of women in the military

Secondary Assembly: Speaking out against injustice

Joe Walker explores the idea of being prepared to speak out against injustice – even when it could have negative consequences for you

Secondary Assembly: Darwin’s Book

This assembly marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘The Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin on November 24th 1859. It tells the story of a book which has greatly influenced the development of science and provides opportunity for further discussion

Primary Assembly: Cheat!

This assembly looks at what happens when somebody cheats, with reference to a recent football match

Secondary Assembly: Which side of the wall?

In this assembly Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the Berlin Wall that began in November 1989

Primary Assembly: Fast man adopts fast cat

This primary assembly discusses the gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt and his recent adoption of a cheetah, and explores the idea of celebrities using their fame for good causes

Primary Assembly: Fred’s cufflinks

This SEAL assembly for primary school children examines the feeling of loss when a loved on dies, and the idea of having keepsakes to remind us of them

Secondary Assembly: You’re worth it

In this assembly Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider how and why we give awards. Students are encouraged to consider what awards they might give within their school

Primary Assembly: Halloween and All Saints

The primary assembly takes a lighthearted look at the tradition of Halloween, with a reference to the Halloween scene in ‘Meet me in St Louis’, and also explains the meaning of All Saints Day

Secondary Assembly: The show must go on

This secondary SEAL assembly looks at the personal qualities of determination and perseverance

Primary Assembly: First Dog

This assembly discusses at the stories of companionship and friendship between presidents, presidential families and their dogs

Secondary Assembly: Give all children a chance

This assembly is written to coincide as closely as possible with United Nations Day, which falls on Saturday, October 24th, 2009. After outlining the UN’s structure, it concentrates on the work of UNICEF - The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund

Primary Assembly: The Story of Rama and Sita

This primary assembly tells the story of Rama and Sita, and gives information on the festival of Diwali

Secondary Assembly: Shine a light

In this assembly Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider recent news stories about anti-social behaviour and the consequences

Primary Assembly: Confucius’ Family Tree

This assembly looks at genealogy, with a focus on the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his family tree

Secondary Assembly: Smile

Encourage your students to make somebody smile today with this secondary SEAL assembly

Primary Assembly: Dolphinella Ella

A primary assembly about swimming

Secondary Assembly: No more Carling Cup?

This secondary assembly looks at advertising and the powers it has over the public, particulary in terms of alcoholic drinks advertised through sports branding

Primary Assembly: Tomorrow’s World

This assembly looks at the inventions and technological advances that have changed our world, as well as inviting children to suggest what inventions they can predict that might change the future

Secondary Assembly: Going to extremes

In this assembly, Brian Radcliffe invites students to consider why some people who believe they have a a cause to promote are tempted into terrorist activity

Primary Assembly: Can I walk to school on my own?

This assembly explores responsibility and road safety, in the context of children walking to school

Secondary Assembly: Justice or compassion?

This assembly explores our views about the relationship, or possible conflicts between, justice and compassion. It responds to the issues raised by the release of the Lockerbie bomber by the Scottish Government

Primary Assembly: Back to school

This assembly looks at the feelings of children and teachers as they start the new school year

Secondary Assembly: Looking at the man in the mirror

Following the death of Michael Jackson, this secondary assembly considers his life and focuses on his song Man In The Mirror. It asks how we can ’make a change’ from selfishness to loving concern

Primary Assembly: Stepping out

This primary SEAL assembly, written by Gerald Haigh, discusses the first landing on the Moon and compares the new beginning for mankind to pupils' new beginnings next school year

Secondary Assembly: Ashes to ashes

In this assembly for secondary schools, Brian Radcliffe invites students to learn the history of the Ashes cricket series and to consider what makes people patriotic

Primary Assembly: Gondaliers in Venice

This assembly looks at the work of the gondoliers, the magical city of Venice, and the excitement of travelling somewhere new that a holiday can bring

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