Just a reminder to anyone who hasnt heard of the ‘Rights of the Child’

Bankton Primary School is currently a Level One rights respecting school and we are looking to go forward to gain our Level 2 (hopefully sometime this year).  Over the year, all children will be learning more about their rights through lessons, eco week, language week etc.   The idea is that we want to create a respectful, fun, happy and safe place for children to learn in!

                                                                     Where did the ‘Rights of the Child’ come from ?

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation for children and their rights

In 1989, governments across the world promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Here is a link to the poster which explains all the rights …

http://www.unicef.org/rightsite/files/uncrcchilldfriendlylanguage.pdf

We also have copies of the rights down at the office for you to take away with you!

Here is a wee video clip which explains a little about the rights of the child.

Article 42

You have the right to know your rights!

Adults should know about these rights and

help you learn about them, too.