Congratulations to everyone at Stepps Primary School on being awarded gold status by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.
The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.
“I am so proud the school has received the gold award from UNICEF UK. Led by our “Right’s Knights” children’s rights are embedded across the school community and have become the lived experience of the children,” said Mrs Jennifer Gardiner Headteacher of Stepps Primary and Nursery Class.
“They are at the core of our school ethos. The children demonstrate excellent knowledge of rights and can explain why they are important and relevant to their lives.
“Pupil voice is valued highly, and they all have a secure sense of social justice. I would like to thank our Right’s Knights and all our pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication in achieving this award.
“I would also like to thank our parent body for supporting us. I would especially like to thank Miss Laura Davidson, our RRSA coordinator, for her tireless work in supporting the children and the whole school community in achieving this award, she really has gone above and beyond.”
UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights and the gold award shows a deep and thorough commitment to children’s rights at all levels of school life. Pupils are delighted to receive the award stating:
“I have loved being a Right’s Knight and helping with our Road Safety and Quest to Get More Green campaigns. It has taught me so much about how important our voices are in making changes in the community.”
“The work for the award makes all the children feel safe and listened to and has improved everyone’s knowledge of rights.”
“I really want to be a Right’s Knight again next year. I have lots of ideas for new campaigns!”