The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos. A rights-respecting school not only teaches about children’s rights but also models rights and respect in all its relationships: between teachers / adults and pupils, between adults and between pupils.

At Eastertoun Primary School we were thrilled to receive our “Recognition of Commitment” certificate which is the first step on our journey towards becoming a Rights Respecting School.

In school we are currently raising awareness of children’s rights and responsibilites as highlighted in the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Children have been engaged in a variety of activities in class and in whole school assemblies.

Over the next few weeks you will see updates on our blog and look out for our new display in school. You will also begin to see references to the various articles from the UN Convention of the Child in various displays around school.