Original Song Compositions by Our A Level Musicians
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It was built as a War Memorial and contains the names of Old Russellians who lost their lives in the world wars; it is, therefore, a constant reminder of their self-sacrifice and the cost of freedom that we all enjoy.
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The Chapel provides a focal point for the celebration or commemoration of important occasions during the school year such as our Welcome Service, Harvest Festival, Remembrance and Mother's Day, in addition to special anniversary services such as the 150th Celebration in May 2003.
It is the School's own church where the boarding community attends worship on Sundays throughout the year.
Each weekday morning, prayers are said for the life of the School and Holy Communion is celebrated every week. Chapel remains open all day for students and staff to find a quiet moment for reflection or to pray.
Junior and Senior School pupils attend weekly Chapel services, and take part in special services throughout the year to celebrate Harvest Festival, Remembrance, Advent, Christmas and Mother's Day. Our school Carol Services provide the focus for our Christmas festivities, through which the Chaplaincy raises money for our link school in Kenya.
School assemblies encourage the spiritual, moral, ethical and social development of our pupils. A wide range of topics are explored, that enable pupils to learn how to respect and care for one other, adults and the wider community; and to learn how to treasure and sustain the natural environment and appreciate the range of world religions that can lead people to understanding and fulfillment in their lives. Because of its importance to our community, attendance at Assembly is compulsory for all pupils.
The Chapel provides a splendid setting for musical recitals by the Choir and Choral Society and is regularly used for lunchtime concerts. The School Choristers also lead services such as Evensong throughout the school year, and sing for occasional services such as weddings and baptisms.
The Music department uses it, the RS department explores it, the Art department draws and paints it, and everybody recognises it! It is a living building which is admired and appreciated by many. Above all, it's presence is a statement that the School recognises the need to remind ourselves of another dimension in our lives—be it specifically religious or broadly spiritual—and a place to which pupils and staff of all faiths or of none can come to experience peace and quiet, a special place in which to reflect on their own thoughts and, possibly, to find something they are seeking.
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