Rights Respecting Assemblies

World Refugee Day

This assembly looks at World Refugee Day and the varied reasons children and families may become refugees. 

Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month

The month of June is Gypsy,  Roma and Traveller History Month. The theme for the month is 'What does family mean to you?' In this assembly we will explore different types of families and what makes them special. 

The Right for you to know your Rights

This assembly will look at Article 42 and how governments have a responsibility for everyone to know about Children's Rights. We will explore the adults who have a duty to uphold Children's Rights, who are called Duty Bearers. 

Mental Health Awareness Week

In this assembly we will explore what we need to have good mental health. We will look at being able to 'read' peoples faces and body language so we might know how they feel. This might help us to know how to support people. We will be reminded of the Zones - green, yellow, blue and red.  

The Right to Life, Survival and Development

In this assembly we will explore Article 6: The right to life, survival and development. We will be able to identify our wants and needs and how getting our needs met means we can survive and thrive.

Right to Law and Justice

This assembly will look at the rights children have if they've been accused of breaking the law. It will help us to think about the difference between punishments and consequences. 

World Water Day

22nd March is World Water day. Find out about water becoming more scarce through droughts or more destructive through floods and how its impacting communities around the world. 

Red Nose Day

Think about you have your voice heard and how your voice can be a positive influence on your school, community and the world!

International Woman's Day

Find out about some extraordinary women and the impact they have had on the world while exploring International Women's Day.  

World Book Day

Thursday 7th June is World Book Day! Lets find out about some of the articles being met through World Book Day activities. 

Children's Mental Health Week

Explore Article 24 and how to help support good mental health

LGBT History Month

February is LGBT  History Month. This month we are celebrating people's differences and making sure the everyone thinks about Article 2: No Discrimination. 

Safer Internet Day

7th February is Safer Internet Day, when we should think about keeping ourselves safe online. Explore some of the ways technology companies persuade you to stay online, and think of ways to enjoy spending time offline too. 

Holocaust Memorial Day

We will look at Articles 2, 19, 37 + 38 which helps remember why we have 'No Discrimination' as a right. 

International Human Rights Day

Explore Articles 4+41 which helps us think about Human Rights Day. Find out how Human Rights began, and where your Rights as a child fit in. 

International Day of Person's with Disabilities

Articles 2 and 23 help us to think about people with disabilities and how there should be no discrimination.

Inter Faith Week

Explore Article 14, and how we all have the right to think, believe and worship how we choose.

World's Children Day

Explore article 45 and think about why Children's Rights are important. 

Remembrance

Lets look at Article 38 and explore why we spend time remembering people who have fought in wars.

Making Rights Real

Lets look at Articles 1, 4 and 41 to explore how governments make sure you are getting access to your rights. 

World Food Day

World Food Day is on 16th October. On this day we should think about where our food comes from, how some people live in food poverty, and how we can stop food waste.  Article 6+24 can help us to think about this.

Black History Month

Black History Month lasts for the month of October. We can use Articles 2+30 to think about discrimination and how we can act to make the world a fairer place.

World Teacher Day

Explore articles 28+29 while thinking about World Teachers Day on 5th October.

International Day of Peace

Find out more about articles 28+39 and how they link to the International Day of Peace

Enjoy celebrating all the amazing things pupils across East Lothian have been doing to explore their rights

June 20th is World Refugee Day. Explore more about this event by looking closely at Articles 10 and 22. 

This week we are looking at Article 32 and 35 which explore Child Labour and how children should be protected from harmful work which affects their access to education. 

You have the right to an education and for education to develop you personality, talents and skills. Explore these resources to find out more about Artilce 29. 

See resources above for information about Article 17 and how you can tell if information is from a trusted source

Look above for all the resources to explore International Women's Day and Article Two

Article 13

Find out about young activists who use their voice to make positive change in their community and worldwide. 

Article 17, 19, 34

7th February is Internet Safety Day! There's lots of amazing things about the internet. Find out more about how to keep safe online. 

Article 4+41 - International Human Rights Day

Make a paper chain showing your awareness of rights, to celebrate International Human Rights Day.

Children have the right to be protected in times of war.

Article 38 - Remembrance

A resource linked to the Global Goal (16) for P1-3 to explore pathways for peace. 

Article 1, 4 and 42

Article 12: The Right to have your voice heard