At Loxley, prayer is at the very heart of our daily life together. It is a special time to pause, be still, and connect with God as a school family — a moment of peace amidst the busyness of each day. Our prayers mark the rhythm of school life: from the moment we gather in the morning to the quiet close of each afternoon.

We believe that prayer helps every child grow in their spiritual life, whatever their background or belief. It gives us language for gratitude, hope, and care for one another — values that sit at the centre of everything we do at Loxley.

Our school prayer is said together each morning during Collective Worship. It reflects our vision as a school — that every child will flourish, be loved, and grow in faith and in goodness.

Before lunch each day, we pause together to give thanks — for our food, for our school and village, for our friendships, and for the health and happiness we enjoy.

Our Lunchtime Grace

For health and happiness and friends,
We thank you, Lord.
For our village and our school,
We thank you, Lord.
For the good food we eat today,
We thank you, Lord.
 Amen.

At the close of each day, we gather once more to reflect on all that we have done and to ask for God's care as we go home to our families.

Our Closing Prayer

Now the busy day is done,
Father, bless us everyone.
Keep us safely through the night,
Until we see the morning light.
 Amen.

These three daily prayers create a gentle, reassuring rhythm that children quickly come to know by heart. They remind us — morning, midday, and afternoon — that we are a community held together by shared values and by God's love.

Beyond these set prayers, children are also encouraged to pray in their own words, both in Collective Worship and in the quiet reflection spaces found in every classroom. Our Collective Worship Committee — a group of children from across the school — help to lead prayers during assemblies, developing their own confidence and faith as they do so.

Prayer is not reserved for Collective Worship alone. It is woven into the fabric of our school day, offering every child and adult moments of stillness, gratitude, and connection.