Our house captains organised a House Assembly take over day. They planned and presented a fabulous assembly with lots of information, fun games, singing and a house quiz.
Excellent Job, well done!
Responsible: Article 12
You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
This week Primary 2 shared their learning on Pancake Day. They described what pancake day is, where it comes from and its importance to Christian people. They sang songs, performed a poem and played some pancake style games.
Respected: 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.
This week Primary 4 showcased their work on Scotland’s national poet. They described his life and works and explained his importance within the Scottish context. They sang songs and presented very well.
Nurture: Article 8 – You have the right to an identity – an official record of who you are. No one should take this away from you.
Primary 6 were learning today about Global Goals. They discussed the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Primary 6 designed comic book superheroes linked to global goals. Their mission is to help end poverty, hunger and ensure gender equality.
Active: 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.
Primary 7 have been learning all about the Global Goals. They looked at different ways to create energy. The categorised these power stations into two types (renewable and fossil fuel). They followed up by creating fantastic models and information leaflets and presented them at assembly. Informing the other children of the features linked to each type of station.
They are following up their learning with a Green City design project. Mr Green can’t wait to see the innovative and imaginative designs.
Responsible:
Article 13 – You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or any other form.
Article 24 – Children have the right to a clean and safe environment, and information to help them stay healthy.
We have some fantastic news! We are really proud to announce that we have been reaccredited as a level 2 Rights Respecting School. A huge well done to the pupils, parents and staff that work so hard within our school community.
Primary 5 were so inspired by our Outright campaign that they decided to create a video to help raise awareness of the child refugee crisis.
Primary 5 worked hard to create a campaign video linked to our Outright campaign; highlighting the problems faced by child refugees. They want to encourage the UK Government to take action and ensuring refugee children get their rights.
Active : Article 10 – If you live in a different country than your parents do, you have the right to be together in the same place.
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.
Today at assembly our fabulous Pupil Action Group took over assembly duties from Mr Green and Mrs Thomson. They organised a house assembly involving lots of singing, challenges and even celebrated the success of our wonderful star pupils.
Included : Article 1 – Everyone under 18 has these rights.
Article 31 – You have the right to play and rest.
Today Woodlands Primary School participated in a whole school and nursery activity day. Children learned about specific rights and developed their skills while helping raise money for vulnerable children.
Children:
Explored helping others in a Hospital/kitchen. Through Pudsey is sick and food design challenge.
Identified a healthy meal through our Bear Picnic task.
Designed a teddy bear that can help children with different disabilities.
Considered what habitats bears needed to survive and linked this to children’s lives.
Took part in bear hunts answering riddles, counting and discussing the benefits li ked to regular exercise.
Used stop motion technology to create a moving bear and movie lined to promoting Children in Need.
Active:
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
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 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.
Primary 7 decided to write letters to the Home secetary Amber Rudd. In these letters the boys and girls explained what they had been learning about during the Outright campaign. They outlined what articles are important to the child refugees and have asked that the family reunification law in the UK be changed to help support these vulnerable children.
Active :
Article 10 – If you live in a different country than your parents do, you have the right to be together in the same place.
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.
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