Assemblies at Copthorne: learning to make a difference 6th February 2026 Community Assemblies are a much‑valued part of life at Copthorne, giving our pupils regular moments to pause, reflect, and think about the kind of people they want to become. This term, our themes have centred on global citizenship and the idea that what we do matters – that even small actions can create meaningful change, to build a better future. We began the term with an inspiring quote from Jane Goodall:“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”We explored what this means in practice, considering sustainability, everyday choices, and our personal responsibility to the world around us. Many children signed up to be part of the Wombles, taking turns each Monday to do their bit to help keep our community litter free. From there, our assemblies have continued to build pupils’ understanding of the wider world. We have looked at the Fundamental British Values, celebrated World Religion Day with links to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflected on the importance of remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day, and have begun marking LGBT+ History Month with a focus on respect, inclusion, and understanding. Alongside these whole-school themes, pupils also take part in ongoing pastoral assemblies rooted in The Copthorne Way – our shared values that guide how we learn, play, and treat one another every day. All of our assemblies are designed to help children reflect and to understand themselves, their peers, and the wider world. Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion is at the heart of our assemblies programme. Together, these moments of weekly reflection help our children grow not only as learners, but as thoughtful, compassionate global citizens.