Our amazing JRSOs worked hard all year helping their fellow pupils stay safe when they are near traffic and reminding them to always think about road safety. Congratulation to their 2nd place award for their fabulous road safety campaign.
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.
Today four primary six boys participated in the Greenfaulds High School K’Nex challenge. They were tasked with planning and designing a modern go-kart. Well done t o our fabulous team who placed first. A great job and fantastic ambassadors for our school.
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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.
Children learned today how Red Nose Day money impacts on children in the UK and in other countries. We considered children’s rights and learned about refugees, keeping as healthy as possible through being active and eating a healthy meal as well as art, cooking and ICT activities linked to Red Nose Day.
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Active – Article 1: Everyone under 18 has these rights.
A massive thank you to parents, carers and friends of Woodlands Primary School for showing up and giving a donation to our Fairtrade Pancake breakfast. The children enjoyed performing and we helped raise some money for a valuable cause.
Active / Responsible – 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.
Article 4 – The government has a responsibility to make sure your rights are protected. They must help your family to protect your rights and create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.
The children engaged in lots of activities, learning about waste, keeping safe, growing food and reducing, renewing and recycling. Learning and developing skills to help keep the planet clean and tidy.
Active – Article 24: You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe envir
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 Mr Green taught the children about Fairtrade chocolate. We learned where chocolate is produced, what it looks like and how it becomes the chocolate we know and love! We also learned that Fairtrade not only helps farmers but the communities where they live and helps establish women as workers in countries where they have limited opportunity.
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Respect – 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.
2019’s Woodlands Got Talent celebration was the best yet. High quality auditions resulted in a very exciting show. 12 acts representing 3 from each school house were joined by 3 wildcard acts! We also for the first time ever had a judging panel made up from only pupils! The acts were entertaining, funny, courageous and showcased the amazing talent we have as a school.
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Mrs McLaughlin and Fiona from the kitchen absolutely loved the show!
The judges were fair and encouraging showing fantastic respect when giving their comments to each act. We had singers, dancers and even some magic!
After much deliberation and discussion, with counting and recounting scores the judges were able to pick the top 3 acts.
Active – Article 31: Children have the right to play and rest.
The Eco Committee presented an assembly on Fairtrade Fortnight. The explained the activities that are taking place and what Fairtrade means to farmers and communities around the world. They put together a fabulous house quiz and gave the boys and girls plenty of information to think about.
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Responsible – Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
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.
We used our house campfires at assembly so that children could exercise their pupil voice on the redevelopment of Marmian Road play park. Children considered what would be good for children aged up to 5, from age 5 – 12 and what resources/equipment would be good for children who need a bit more support.
Active – Article 3 : All adults should do what is best for you. When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children.
Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
Welcome to the blog for Woodlands Primary's Pupil Action Group. We fight for children's rights!
