Awards

At The Rosary Catholic Primary School, we pride ourselves in that we are a Rights Respecting School and at present we are in the process of reaccreditation for the prestigious Gold Award as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School. We were initially awarded Gold in 2019 and we hope to achieve Gold once again later this academic year 2025/26.

This accolade was, and continues to be, a testament to our unwavering commitment to embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our school life.

To once again achieve the Gold Award, we will go on a journey of dedication, collaboration and continuous improvement spearheaded by the school’s RRSA Steering Group which meets every Tuesday afternoon, looking deeply into the UNCRC and understanding its fundamentals through the ABDCE of Rights:

A – Rights are for ALL children; they are UNIVERSAL

B – Rights are given at BIRTH; they are INHERENT

C – Rights CANNOT be taken away; they are INALIENABLE

D – Rights DO NOT have to be earned; they are UNCONDITIONAL

E – All Rights are EQUALLY important; they are INDIVISIBLE

Children’s rights are fundamental human rights for young people, ensuring their right to life, development, protection, and participation.

Children’s rights are given to every child to help ensure all children live a good life with everything they need.

In 1989 the United Nations drew up an international agreement, known as a convention, with all agreeing on a format and so The Convention on the Rights of the Child was born.

The convention, the UNCRC stated that –

All children are equal and have the same rights.

Every child has the right to have his or her basic needs fulfilled.

Every child has the right to protection from abuse and exploitation.

Every child has the right to express his or her opinion and to be respected.

Every child has these rights until their 18th birthday.

The UNCRC set out 54 articles to reach every aspect of every child’s life. Numbers one to forty-two directly relate to children whilst forty-three to fifty-four, relate to governments and legal issues.

We have integrated the UNCRC into the whole school curriculum with articles linked to lessons, assemblies, prayer services and all aspects of school life. Article include:

Article 12 Every child has the right to an opinion and for adults to take them seriously.

Article 13 Every child has the right to find out things and to share what they think with others.

Article 16 Every child has the right to privacy.

Article 28 Every child has the right to a good quality education.

Article 31 Every child has the right to rest and play.

Pupil participation is key to the integral running of our school. Our pupils play an active part in decision making processes of the school, mainly through School Council and RRSDA Steering Group but every child is given the opportunity to have their say about how the school is run.

Rosary school has fostered strong partnerships with parents, local organizations and the wider community to promote children’s rights. Such a collaborative approach has been fundamental in creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

At the Rosary, we celebrate the diversity and culture of our pupils, promoting an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.

Rosary staff all help to embed the rights across school and uphold them in their day-to-day interactions with pupils which has created a consistent and rights-respecting culture throughout school.

We would like to invite you to join us on our journey as a Rights Respecting School and towards the Gold Award. Whether you are a parent, pupil, or member of the local community, your support and involvement are crucial to our continued success.

For more information about our Rights Respecting Schools initiatives or to get involved, please contact Mr Perkins at school.

Together we can create a brighter future for EVERY child.

UNCRC CHILD-FRIENDLY VERSIONS – Child Rights Coalition Asia CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE ARTICLES