While out on a nature walk Mrs Pollock’s P6s and Mrs Bellamy’s class  took part in the Holocaust Day Service in the Peace Garden with Mr Kay from the Rotary Club, MP Stuart McDonald and Councillor Willie Goldie.

This weeks assembly is linked to Holocaust Memorial Day is for everyone. Each year, across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. The theme for 2022 is One Day. We thought about the importance of remembering what has happened so we don’t let it happen again.

Article 2 – The Convention applies to every child without discrimination

Article 19 – Protection from violence, abuse and neglect

Article 37– No child should be tortured, sentenced to death, imprisoned unfairly or treated in a cruel or inhuman way

Article 38– No child under 15 should join the army and children should be protected in war

Today in assembly we discussed what factors help to shape someone’s identity and sense of self.

Article 7 – birth registration, name, nationality, care. Every child has the right to be registered at birth, to have a name and nationality, and, as far as possible, to know and be cared for by their parents.

Article 8 – protection and preservation of Identity

Every child has the right to an identity. Governments must respect and protect that right, and prevent the child’s name, nationality or family relationships from being changed unlawfully.

Today’s assembly is the first after New Year and Christmas.  We discussed how people use this time of year to make a promise to improve or make a change. We looked at the Promise made by the UNCRC and looked at the importance of Education in keeping that promise to children and young people.

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.