This boy worked hard and managed to raise £121.25 for Epilepsy Scotland. We are all very proud of his dedication and desire to help others and make such a positive contribution.
Responsible – Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
Article 22: 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.
This week Primary 1/2 launched Health Week at Woodlands Primary school. They sang songs and explained the importance of a healthy diet, sleep, exercise and looking after your teeth! Well done boys and girls your assembly was fantastic.
Healthy : 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 27
You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. You should not be disadvantaged so that you can’t do many of the things other kids can do.
This week Primary 1 explained what it was like to be a primary 1 pupil at Woodlands Primary school. They sang songs and showed everyone all the fantastic skills they’ve been learning and the importance of practising new skills, good listening, friendship and being kind to others .
Nurtured: 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.
Today some Primary 7 children showed off their newly acquired skills at assembly.
They discussed how important bees are to the environment and explained how to care for them to ensure they thrive and flourish.
Global Goals 15.5 – Protect biodiversity and natural habitats.
Active: 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.
Primary 2/3 hosted an Easter assembly. They explained the importance of Easter (looking after each other and the birth of baby animals)including the changes that happen at spring time, they read poems and sang some fantastic songs (including our favourite – SPRING CHICKEN!)
Mr Green continued the conversation on changes, identifying changes that happen and will happen in school.
Nurturing: Article 14 – You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents should help you decide what is right and wrong, and what is best for you.
Today was our Sports Relief Active Day. Primary 4/5’s assembly on Monday explained why we run activities for Sports Relief and where the money raised goes to help others. They did a great job, well done P4/5!
Children came dressed in their sport clothes or anything red. They brought £1 to donate to this great cause. Children participated in many activities during the day (including a house assembly!)
The winners of our Woodlands gym kit design challenge will be announced next week!
Responsible: Article 17- You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.
Safe: Article 27– Children have the right to food, clothing and other basic needs. Children should not face disadvantage because of their circumstances.
We are so proud of this primary 5 pupil. This girl has donated 11 inches of her hair to the Princess Trust. It will be used to make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to illness.
She has also been sponsored for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and so far has raised £75 on her just giving page.
Responsible: 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.
Jordan from Project trust came to speak to the boys and girls at assembly. She explained what it means to be a Global Citizen and what we can do to help ourselves, others in our community and all around the world. She continued after break time and worked with our Primary 6s.
Respected/Responsible: 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.
The boys and girls at Woodlands Primary School worked hard over Fairtrade fortnight. They sold and bought Fairtrade chocolate and have helped raise an amazing £258.90. The boys and girls( encouraged by Mr McMullan!) organised a tuck shop and Fairtrade raffle as well as performing at our pancake breakfast. Well done for raising awareness of giving farmers a fair deal.
Responsible: Article 36 – The right to protection from exploitation.
Today we were visited by Mr Dalziel. He spoke to the children about the rezoning proposal and allowed the children to have their say on the potential impacts of the proposal.
Included: Article 13 – You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people.
Article 17 – You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.
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