November 22, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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The first thing our pupil steering group is doing is surveying a sample of pupils throughout the school to see what they currently understand about children’s rights. The survey also asks the pupils how well they think the school currently … Continue reading
November 9, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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On Thursday we had the first meeting of the pupil steering group. This project will be run by the pupils. Pupils from P5, 6 and 7 voted for a member of their class to join the steering group. We now … Continue reading
November 7, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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The teachers who are running this project held two meetings with staff. Firstly they met with the teaching staff, the deputies and headteacher to introduce the project and then they met the PSAs. At these meetings the RRSA was introduced … Continue reading
November 7, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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On the 7th of November Mr Friend our Headteacher sent a Parentmail to all parents explaining that our school was starting on the RRSA journey. We hope to meet with a member of the Towerbank Parent Group soon to discuss … Continue reading
November 3, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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On the 3rd of November Mr Hepburn and Ms McDonald made presentations to the school assemblies to introduce Rights Respecting Schools and tell the pupils what our next steps are.
November 2, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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Rights Respecting Schools is a new initiative for many of us at Towerbank and we, as teachers, are learning along with the pupils. Four members of staff are currently back at school (UN school) and are taking part in a … Continue reading
November 2, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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To find out how RRSA is being developed in another nearby school Mr Hepburn visited Castleview Primary School. He had a lovely tour from two P6 pupils who are members of the Rights Respecting Pupil group. They described how all … Continue reading
November 1, 2017
by Mr Hepburn
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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. … Continue reading
