A Relational Rhythm of Worship, Sport, Prayer, Creativity & Long-Term Culture Change

Project Touchline is designed as a structured five-week journey that gradually embeds values, reflection, wellbeing, worship, creativity and relationships across the whole school day.

Rather than a one-off sports event or isolated workshop, the programme creates consistent rhythms that children and staff experience together over time.

Step 1 — Initial Staff CPD & Planning

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Before the programme begins, schools receive a one-hour CPD session for staff and leaders.

This session introduces:

• the ethos of Project Touchline
• the five-week structure
• practical ways to link worship, PE, prayer and creativity
• approaches for sustaining long-term legacy

It also creates space to align the programme with each school’s own vision, values and context.

Step 2 — Five Days Across Five Weeks

The programme is delivered as:

• one full day each week
• for five consecutive weeks
• following a clear and repeatable rhythm

This structure gives children time to build familiarity, trust and confidence. Each week develops the journey further, allowing learning and relationships to deepen gradually.

Step 3 — Collective Worship Each Morning

Each programme day begins with whole-school Collective Worship.

Worship introduces the theme for the day through:

• Biblical reflection
• Prayer
• Stillness
• Shared language

This creates a shared foundation before the day flows into PE, reflection, prayer club and classroom life.

Step 4 — Four Project Touchline Sessions Across the Day

Project Touchline delivers four sessions with different classes each day.

These sessions may include:

• Rugby
• Cricket
• Teamwork games
• Movement challenges
• Communication tasks
• Reflective moments

Each session helps pupils practise the day’s theme in practical and memorable ways.

Teachers observe the approach so they can continue using elements of the ethos long after the sessions end.

Step 5 — Lunchtime Prayer Club

At the heart of each programme day is the voluntary Lunchtime Prayer Club — a calm and reflective space where children can:

• Pause
• Pray
• Reflect
• Ask questions
• Sit in stillness
• Support one another

For many schools, this becomes one of the most valued parts of the journey and a rhythm that continues well beyond the five weeks.

Step 6 — Creative Artwork & Spiritual Reflection

Children express what they are learning through creative artwork that combines spirituality, reflection and personal experience.

Using drawing, colour, paint and other media, pupils explore Christian values such as:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Love
• Wisdom
• Courage

both in sport and everyday life.

Each piece becomes a meaningful expression of:

• Faith
• Identity
• Learning
• Personal growth
• Spiritual reflection

Artwork is displayed throughout the school, helping to make faith visible while celebrating the community’s Christian distinctiveness and shared values.

These displays often continue inspiring pupils and staff long after the programme finishes.

Progression Across the Five Weeks

The five-week structure creates a clear journey.

Over time, children begin to:

• Understand the rhythm
• Revisit key themes
• Grow in confidence
• Communicate more positively
• Reflect more deeply
• Participate more fully

The programme gradually becomes part of school culture.

Supporting Staff Along the Journey

Project Touchline supports staff as well as pupils.

Through CPD and live modelling, teachers gain practical tools for:

• Reflective practice
• Values-led language
• Relational coaching
• Calm transitions
• Spiritual development

The aim is to equip staff with simple and sustainable approaches they can carry into everyday school life.

Long-Term Legacy & National Partnership

Following the five weeks, schools can join an annual Project Touchline subscription partnership.

This connects schools to a growing national network of like-minded Christian schools committed to sustaining the ethos and relational culture of the programme.

The partnership includes:

• Continued CPD
• Worship resources
• Reflective practice support
• Shared ideas between schools
• Leadership encouragement
• National online prayer club gatherings

These gatherings help children realise they are part of something bigger — a wider movement of faith, values and flourishing.

More Than a Programme

The Five-Week Journey is not simply about delivering sessions.

It is about establishing a rhythm of worship, sport, prayer, creativity and reflection across the whole school day.

Over time, these rhythms help schools become calmer, healthier and more relational communities where children, staff and families can flourish together.