Bring one of Upper Key Stage 2’s most inspiring science topics to life with this engaging, interactive and curriculum-linked class assembly.

As a Year 5 and Year 6 class prepares for a special winter community celebration, an unexpected power cut threatens to cancel their carefully planned light display. Faced with an unexpected challenge, the pupils work together to discover that light is much more than lamps and torches. Alongside exploring the science of light, shadows and reflection, they learn that kindness, teamwork, hope and community can brighten even the darkest moments.

Designed specifically for Upper Key Stage 2, this ready-to-perform assembly combines meaningful scientific learning with an uplifting story, helping pupils understand the science of light while encouraging resilience, empathy and teamwork.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Audience participation opportunities
Final whole-class message

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
Natural and artificial sources of light
How light travels in straight lines
Reflection and reflective surfaces
How shadows are formed
Why light helps us see and stay safe
Scientific observation and enquiry
Problem-solving through teamwork
Resilience when plans change
Kindness, hope and community as symbolic forms of “light”

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Light topics
Science topics
Science Week
STEM events
Winter celebrations
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props, engaging audience participation and strong links to the Upper KS2 Science National Curriculum, it’s a memorable and uplifting way to help pupils understand the science of light while reminding them that knowledge, kindness and teamwork can help every community shine.