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 representatives are
2K Mahera
2B Nusaibah
3SM Maryam
3QMarwa
4E Hawwa
4A Rahsaan
5W Colsuma
5H Faizan
6Z Saad
6Q Zayed
Articles of the month
The children met Mrs. James and chose to focus on the following articles.
In September, we have looked at 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.
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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.
In October, we are looking at Article 9 (separation from parents) Children must not be separated from their parents against their will unless it is in their best interests (for example, if a parent is hurting or neglecting a child). Children whose parents have separated have the right to stay in contact with both parents, unless this could cause them harm.
In November, we are looking at Article 23 (children with a disability) A child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity and, as far as possible, independence and to play an active part in the community. Governments must do all they can to support disabled children and their families.
In December, we are looking at Article 39 Children who have suffered in any way have a right to get help in a safe place to help them recover.