THE RIGHTS-RESPECTING SCHOOLS AWARD

Alexandra Infants’ School

THE United Nations Convention of the Rights of the child. UNCRC

The vision:We aim as a school to achieve RRS level 1 which means we will be recognised as a Rights Respecting School where all children, staff and helpers RESPECT one another and know about their Rights.

The school council meet to discuss our school and the 42 Articles in the UNCRC.We would like to learn about our rights and what responsibilities go alongside them.Remember we all have Rights BUT we also have Responsibilities TOO!

The school council members in September 2014 meet for the first time.

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What do you want our school to look like?

What do you want to hear in our school?

Has our school got a rights respecting feel to it?

1. WHAT IS A RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL LIKE?

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We show respect towards each other using our manners and being friendly and kind.

The earlier we start the better…

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...it is where young people gain self-esteem by learning about the rights they have from birth and build from there

• I learn about my rights• I feel included• My self-esteem rises• I can begin to think about others

and their rights• I learn to listen to others • My language and thinking skills

are extended

The difference between wants and needs

That Needs = Rights

That my rights are also your rights i.e. we now learn we have a responsibility.

Above is one of our school council displays in the hall which tells everyone who the school council members are from each class. Why not take a look the next time you are in the hall!

Where children learn...

Here are some examples of writing from previous children at Alexandra Infants’ explaining some of their Rights and Responsibilities.

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…then they also have a responsibility not to bully or harm each other.

If children have a right to be protected from conflict, cruelty, exploitation and neglect...

…it is where young people learn that rights bring responsibilities for adults and children

.Everyone learns to use the language of rights, respect and responsibility

Adults and young people model rights-respecting behaviour and language

It’s a school where...

We are helping the children to be aware that they have rights such as the right to fresh water and to be safe in school.

My teachers remind us to be kind and helpful to each other and to follow the school rules.

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What's next for our school?

Fund raising for our schools resources-outdoor environment, the sick and the poor

Everyone to learn about Wants and Needs

Everyone to begin to know what their rights are

Regular School Council Meetings with Mrs Murphy

Suggestion boxes in each classroom

Playground Charters

Dinner Hall Charter

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This Autumn term we are focusing on Article 31 from the UNCRC. Here is Maryam, Hasnain, James-Junior and Aleeza to tell you what that Article is…