Product reviews for Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities

OK, I have to be honest in admitting that I am somewhat of a Will Ryan -˜fanboy', so was very interested to see what he could do with the traditional school assembly. There was no way that a Will Ryan assembly could be traditional, was there? I got my copy at school and lost the next hour going through the different themes, which are brave but so vital for children growing up in this world. As Will says in his book, Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners, -˜Children get just one childhood and it should be memorable and life forming'. He shows that this includes what can be the dullest part of the school day.
I decided to trial one of the assemblies that afternoon, choosing -˜Buy One Get One Free: Is it a good thing or a bad thing?'. I chose to go for a four star assembly and so entered the hall clutching some packets of strawberries and raspberries. Whilst this allowed me to grab the children's attention, what was clear was that Will's approach to these assemblies grabs the children, challenging their perceptions but making them think about the world in which they are growing up.

This book gives teachers the chance to use assemblies to bring awe, wonder and spirituality into school which is something that Will has sought to do not only as a Head but also as an advisor. This book will challenge your children to consider the questions which are sometimes uncomfortable but vital to tackle.
I love the idea of the three different tariffs of assembly on offer -” it does mean that it is a gift from above for the no-notice assembly but also a great resource for the all-singing variety. Thank you, Will!