Head of South Wingfirld Primary
“It was great to have Rachel in to deliver an assembly, it was engaging, fun with a thought provoking message, the children loved it”
Head of Stretton Handley CofE Primary
“The whole school looks forward to Chloe’s visits for Collective Worship. The children love the interactive element and singing along with the Ukulele. Collective worship is fun, inspirational and memorable. Thank you to the team at MAST.
“Walk through The Bible is a fabulous way to engage the children in the stories and events of the Bible. The children quickly learn the order of stories through action, rhyme and learning. The children love it, it is fun, fast paced and full of excitement.”
Head of Rowsley CE Primary and Stanton in Peak CE Primary
“We love Chloe coming into our schools for a termly Collective Worship. She always brings props and her guitar and brings bible stories and characters to life. Our pupils really enjoy her songs and often sing them for days afterwards!”
Class Teacher at St Giles CE Primary School
“The children really enjoyed the Walkthrough the Bible. The resource book that accompanied the lessons was bright, colourful and engaging. The children still refer to their lessons now, showing that the learning stuck with them. It really gave the children the context of the stories they already knew as well as experiencing new ones.
“The Worship time with MAST is always interesting, and it is great that it follows a timeline, meaning that the children experience the whole Bible story over the course of their time with us. It is lovely to have the children experience different voices in Worship time, and having MAST, as well as our local Vicar, school staff and other visitors mean that the children get to see people of faith (both Christian and non-Christian) in a wide range of roles.”
“Thank you so much Hannah – this morning was truly wonderful“
“The children were engaged throughout – it was so special”
“Your thoughtful creativity made such an impact on young and old“
“I thought this morning went so well. Loved the turning round and going back in time, it all worked so well. Timings seemed spot on to me. I loved your performance as Elizabeth, worthy of an oscar!
It was a genuine joy to be part of the team and to spend time with the youngsters. Thank you for organising us all.”
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“Michael visits each of my 2 schools once every short term – that’s 6 times every year! He has become a firm favourite with the children and a cheer goes up with they see him come into school. Michael delivers wonderful bible based stories to the children about his search through the jungle (usually a large pot plant) to find the topsy-turvy kingdom of God’s love based on grace. The children listen carefully to the stories and when Michael invites their questions, their queries show how well the children have responded and that they are thinking deeply about God’s love for them despite the fact that they get things wrong.
More than Michael, I am sad to say, the children love Mr Grumpy who really is the grumpiest old man you could ever meet. The children find his dreadful manners and rude comments to Michael hilarious (he’s a puppet!). Throwing old socks at the children in Collective Worship is a moment I won’t forget as a Headteacher!
The children also love Michael’s songs and playing the ‘air guitar’ is another of the highlights of Michael’s visits to school.
I am more than happy to invite Michael into school to talk openly to the children about the Christian message of love and hope and how we can respond to God’s promises.”
Caroline Poole, Head Teacher at Stanton-in-Peak and Rowsley
“The children are always so excited for Michael’s visits and they learn so much from him. Thank you for all that you have done with them.”
Andrea Tomlinson, Head Teacher at Stoney Middleton
“The children have all really enjoyed the visits and they are a high point of our collective worship calendar!”
Emma Bond, Head Teacher at Pilsley
“Thank you so much for coming in this year. The children love your visits and talk about them all week! To get enthusiasm from Rec to Y6 is a real talent and they love every minute – staff too.”
Amanda Nuttall, Deputy Head Teacher at Harpur Hill Primary School
“We cannot thank Michael (and Mr Grumpy and friends!) enough for how you have bought the stories and word of God to our little school. The children are so excited about hearing God’s word but this is done in a fun and accessible way, but never at the expense of hearing the true message of God. We are pleased to say that these assemblies have been a highlight of our school year and we cannot recommend them enough. Everyone in the school has benefitted and we look forward to another year of adventures!”
Jo Gotheridge, Winster Primary School
Matlock Area Schools Trust 