Earlier this term, Year Six discussed Holocaust Memorial Day. They learnt about why the Holocaust was so devastating and shocking and why the Memorial Day is so important. Some of their reflective responses can be seen below.
Article 2 – People should not experience discrimination
Article 8 – People have the right to an identity
Article 14 – People should be able to have freedom of thought and religion
In Year 5 we have been thinking about our rights and have created an acrostic poem about respect- linked to article 29: the right to eduction and respecting other people’s rights and values. We thought about what respect means to us and how we can show respect to others. 
The Rights Ambassadors have met this week to discuss a new project that they are passionate about. They have requested that we update our library and book corners to make them more exciting for the children in our school. This week they are making brainstorms of all their ideas ready to share with the school management in the next few weeks.
They will also be looking at fundraising ideas to help pay for the upgrades.
Each week we can bring in something to talk about for show and tell. We all have different favourite toys and we all access different things at the weekend. On a Monday morning we share what we have and what we have done. We all respect each other by listening and understanding that we all enjoy different things.
Article 12 – the right to have a say in decisions that affect you. This week Year 2 have explored the new lunch menu and completed a survey to have our say!
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.
Year 2 loved having their delicious Christmas lunches in the classroom today!
Our Rights ambassadors have been making links with our community by visiting Bishopsteignton house residential home. They went to make Christmas decorations for the residents tree and shared the work they have been doing to promote children’s rights in our school. The residents loved being able to listen to what the children have been up to and really enjoyed being able to spend some time together. The children loved getting to know the residents and sharing their creative art work.
We are always looking for ways to spread our message about children’s rights and ensure that everyone is aware of the important work the children are doing. We will be visiting Bishopsteignton House again in March and will be looking for other community links in the new year. If you want to get involved send a messae to Mrs Buff via the office.
Some of our Year 5 children have recently completed the Bikeability training course, where they have developed their cycling skills and learnt to ride safely on the roads. Congratulations.
In Year 2, we know we have the right to information that helps our wellbeing, and the right to express how we’re feeling. We use ‘How Are You Feeling’ charts each day to monitor and express our wellbeing. We learn about how to improve and maintain our wellbeing in Mind Up sessions every week.
In Year one we have been very busy settling into our new classroom and learning new routines. As part of this we created a class charter and talked about everyone’s rights and responsibilities within our class to ensure everyone is safe and happy.
