Welcome to our new Pupils Action Group who will help drive rights and change within the school and our surrounding community.
Included – Article 15; Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations.
Today the Junior Road Safety Officers went to the JRSO induction day. They attended three workshops to help them with presentation skills, to learn Road Safety games and they had a talk and demonstration from Amey. It was very interesting.
Pupils from all stages of the school enjoyed 6 weeks of menu tasting for our new winter menu. Giving feedback on what they liked, what they enjoyed and how it could be made better. Yum!
Included – 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.
Children discussed they types of equipment and games they would like to have in the playground. Thinking about equipment that can be shared and used by lots of pupils in the school.
Responsible – Article 12: You have the right to give your opinion, and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
Congratulations to the JRSO’s for their success at the JRSO Awards last week. They came 3rd place for both Team of the year and Campaign of the year. Well done for all your hard work.
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.
