Auchinleck Academy’s Right of the Month for March has been Article 24, Health and Health Services: Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

 To raise awareness of this right and to celebrate World Water Day, all pupils watched a presentation in PLP time about the importance of having clean water. They learned that Global Goal six for Sustainable Development commits world leaders to ensuring that everyone has access to drinking water by 2030. Pupils were surprised to find out that 663 million people in the world currently do not have access to safe, clean water. Pupils then took part in a class quiz to test their knowledge about water. They also contributed to a penny collection which raised £42.42 to add to our funds for Jebbeh Kiazolu school in Liberia. The money we have raised will help Mary’s Meals to keep providing nutritious food and clean water to the children and young people of Jebbeh Kiazolu. This is yet another great example of Auchinleck Academy pupils supporting other young people to access their rights- well done!