Towerbank Rights Respecting Schools' Award

Follow our journey as we become a Rights Respecting School

November 1, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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OK let’s go for it Towerbank!

At Towerbank we are starting on the journey towards the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools’ Award (RRSA). Childrens’ rights, as described by the UN, will be used throughout the school to develop understanding of rights, and the acceptance of difference and diversity.

This blog will be used to show everyone our progress. Please scroll down to see how we are doing so far.

Parents – What does this mean for you? As we begin our journey you may find your children speaking more about their rights and how their actions can impact on other childrens’ rights. Please take a moment to read some of the rights below or use the link above to read more about the RRSA.

These rights include –

Article 1 – Everyone under 18 has these rights.

Article 2 – All children have these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they are rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis.

Article 5 – Your family has the responsibility to help you learn to exercise your rights, and to ensure that your rights are protected.

Article 12 – You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Article 19 – You have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, in body or mind.

Article 22 – You have the right to special protection and help if you are a refugee (if you have been forced to leave your home and live in another country), as well as all the rights in this Convention.

Article 23 – You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full life.

Article 24 – You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

Article 28 – You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.

Article 29 – Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities. It should also help you learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people.

Article 31 – You have the right to play and rest.

January 31, 2020
by Mr Hepburn
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School Assembly Anouncements

The Team presented at assembly today asking the school to choose another ‘Towebank Right’ to focus on. We will be voting over the next few days and then holding a mascot competition for the new right.

 

January 30, 2020
by Mr Hepburn
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Tanzania Trip

Two of our teachers are visiting our partner school in Tanzania. The RRS team got  some things ready for them to take with them. It is so important that we understand that every child shares the same rights no matter where they live in the world Article 2

June 21, 2019
by Mr Hepburn
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Our Pupil Parliament and Article 12

Our Pupil Parliament has a representative from every class. It allows pupils to give their views about the school and often changes the way the school is run. They have initiated changes in many areas such as homework, school dinners and behaviour. What a team!

 

Article 12

(respect for the views of the child) Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously

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