Canterbury Cross Primary School
Where Bright Futures Begin'
RRSA Steering Group
Welcome to the Unicef Rights Respecting Steering Group page!
The Steering Group have met several times already to discuss the articles we will look at each month, as well as how to fund raise and to inspect Class Charters and displays.
The Steering Group met and decided that September's articles of the month are Article 28 (right to education) Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child. Discipline in schools must respect children’s dignity and their rights. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this and Article 29 (goals of education) Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
The Steering Group met for the first time this academic year, and we decided the next three month’s articles of months. They are:
October Article 27 (adequate standard of living) Every child has the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and social needs and support their development. Governments must help families who cannot afford to provide this.
November Article 12 (respect for the views of the child) Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
December Article 22 (refugee children) If a child is seeking refuge or has refugee status, governments must provide them with appropriate protection and assistance to help them enjoy all the rights in the Convention. Governments must help refugee children who are separated from their parents to be reunited with them.
Steering Group Representatives
Y2 Marwa
Y2 Maryam
Y3 Rahsaan
Y3 Hawwa
Y4 Faizan
Y4 Colsuma
Y5 Saad
Y5 Zayed
Y6 Eliza
Y6 Humera