Our Rights Respecting Schools Timeline

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August 2015 

Sciennes begins journey towards becoming a Rights Respecting School  

28th Aug  Eco Rep election P4-P7 Article 12 The right to be heard

September 2015 

Steering Group:18 Pupil Council elected reps P2-7 and Senior Leadership Team

Recognition of Commitment Application begun

10th Sept New P6 Junior Road Safety Officers selected Article 12 The right to be heard

11th Sept  House Assemblies: Introduction to RRSA and Global Goals Article 1 All children have rights

16th Sept Pupil Council Elections P2-P7 Article 12 The right to be heard

16th Sept Staff CAT twilight session: CEC 1:5 pilot – Raising Awareness of Child Poverty (Pattie Santelices) Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty

17th Sept P7 Wider Achievement Conference Article 15 the right to be with friends and join or set up clubs; Article 31 The right to play and relax and enjoy sports or music or art or drama.

18th Sept  P4-6 Assembly : Rights and Responsibilities. Global Goal 4 Quality Education; Article 28 The right to learn; Article 19 the right to be safe.

22nd Sept P7 House and Sports Captains Interviews Article 12 The right to be heard

25th Sept P4-7 Assembly: The World’s Largest Lesson – Global Goals

25th Sept Eco Group Meeting Article 12 The right to be heard 

October 2015

1st October P1-3 and P4-7 Launch of P3 Harvest Appeal with Mercy Corps to fund playgrounds in refugees camps Article 22 The right to have help if you are a refugee; Article 31 the right to play. Global Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities

1st October Pupil Council Meeting CEC 1:5 pilot – Raising Awareness of Child Poverty (Pattie Santelices) Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty

6th October Second Staff CAT twilight session: CEC 1:5 pilot – Raising Awareness of Child Poverty (Pattie Santelices) Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty

6th October  CEC 1:5 pilot Parent Information session 6.30-8.30pm Raising Awareness of Child Poverty (Pattie Santelices) Article 26 the right to help if you are in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty

7th October CEC 1:5 pilot – ‘Cost of the School Day’ Parent Information Session Raising Awareness of Child Poverty1.30-3.20pm with Pattie Santelices. Global Goal 1 No Poverty Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education.

20th October Staff Baseline RRS Questionnaires

21st October P7 House and Sports Captains selected Article 12 The right to be heard

22nd October Education Scotland Respecting Rights CPD event

23rd October Pupil Council workshop with CEC Pattie Santelice on the Cost of the School Day: CEC 1:5 pilot – Raising Awareness of Child Poverty  Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty 

23rd October P4-7 Assembly One World Week: Hope into Action P3 Syrian Harvest Appeal with Mercy Corps raises £2100 to date to fund 7 playgrounds in Syrian refugee camps. Article 31 The right to play and Article 22 The right to have help if you are a refugee. Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities.

28th October Pupil Council Baseline RRS Questionnaires Article 12 The right to be heard

28th October Pupil Council Meeting CEC 1:5 pilot – Raising Awareness of Child Poverty (Pattie Santelices) Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 the right to education. Global Goal 1 No Poverty

29th October Parent Council meeting – raising awareness of school’s application to become a Rights Respecting School

30th October – baseline pupil questionnaire with P7 House and Sports Captains

30th October Mr Howie’s P4-7 Assembly UN at 70  background to UN, Unicef and UNCRC :Call to Action  Article 42 All adults and children should know about the UNCRC

31st October Official opening of Sciennes’ new playground. Article 31 the right to play

November 2015

1st November Submit Recognition of Commitment application

1st November – abridged Level One accreditation action plan shared with Parent Council

1st November – email sent to all parents/carers to raise awareness of school’s aim to become a Rights Respecting School

6th November Cheque for £2700 (nine playgrounds) presented to Victoria Telford from Mercy Corps at P3 Dance Show. Pupils congratulated on leading and organising initiative to fundraise for playgrounds for Syrian Refugees and parents thanked for support. One parent initiated impromptu collection of additional donations at end of P3 performance. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

11th November 2015 Recognition of Commitment Certificate awarded

13th November Realising Rights: Taking Action by making Simple Acts Mr Howie’s P4-7 Assembly

13th November Staff CPD on Rights Respecting Education and RRSA. Article 42 All adults and children should know about the UNCRC

14th November – contacted via Twitter by Lasswade Primary School in Midlothian (who are aiming for Level 2 award), kindly offering to share their practice and work and learn together

19th November RRSA Steering Group – Pupil Council and Headteacher met to finalise launch of ‘Hungry for Books’ campaign to be introduced to classes by each Pupil Council rep and to P2-7 at House Assemblies on Friday 20th November to mark UNCRC anniversary. Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living; Article 28 The right to learn

20th November Outright House Assemblies – Reflecting on how Sciennes has responded to Emergencies in Nepal and for Syrian Refugees with Mercy Corps. What future action will we take? Article 12 The right to be heard and the GLOBAL GOALS

Article 28 The right to learn

20th November Pupil Council leading CEC 1:5 Project ‘Hungry for Books’ city wide campaign to donate a preloved, much loved quality book to a child via Foodbank and other organisations. Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

23rd -27th November Pupil Council lead Sciennes’ contribution to City of Edinburgh ‘Hungry for Books’ campaign throughout Book Week Scotland. Sciennes is one of six 1:5 Child Poverty Awareness school hubs for citywide collection of preloved books. Unicef Fight Unfair Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

27th November CEC 1:5 pilot project.The Pupil Council’s ‘Hungry for Books’ campaign was celebrated at P1-3 and P4-7 Assemblies Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

28th November Scotland’s Climate Change March: Meadows 12pm Global Goal 13 Climate Action

December 2015

2nd December Sciennes DHTs to visit Lasswade Primary School in Midlothian (aiming for their Level 2 Award) to learn from their practice and begin to work together. POSTPONED

December CEC 1:5 pilot project – Pupil Council worked with Librarian Katherine Peace to sort and categorise donated books.  New logo UNICEF badges distributed to Pupil Council. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

21st December CEC 1:5 pilot project. Over 1000 pre-loved, good quality books delivered to Foodbank and local charities for distribution. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities Article 28 The right to learn; Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living

January 2016

7th January 2016 New Unicef Articles of UNCRC posters displayed in entrance hall

22nd January 2016 Class Teacher Kirsty Gallagher shared her experience in developing Class Charters by leading CAT session with whole staff.

22nd January 2016 Former pupils Jessica, Katie and Anna launched our Cluster High School ‘Donate a pencil case’ appeal for our school friends in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Global Goal 4 Quality Education Article 28 The right to learn

23rd January Kirsty Gallagher emailed links and resources to support staff in creating Class Charters. pdf link circulated to staff with guidance from Rights Respecting Schools on creating Charters- http://www.unicef.org.uk/Documents/Education-Documents/RRSA_guide_to_creating_charters.pdf

26th January Mr Howie, trained Holocaust Educator, worked with three P7 classes to introduce Holocaust Memorial Day

27th January P7 pupils commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day in class and visited Filmhouse Cinema to see “Inside Hana’s Suitcase’.

29th January Pupil Council meet to plan launch of CEC 1:5 Make a Difference project.

Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

29th January P7 pupil gave presentation at Assembly about his exemplary work towards his ‘Me and My World’ JASS award, organising donations for Re-Act Scotland Charity supporting Syrian refugees. Article 22 The right to have help if you are a refugee Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

29th January pupils introduced to Hopscotch’s ‘We’ve Got the Right‘ song at Assembly

February 2016

1st February – Schools involved in CEC 1 in 5 Poverty Awareness Make a Difference Award meeting at Dalry Primary School Article 26 ; Article 27 Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

4th February Pupil Council meeting – promoting the CEC Make a Difference Award Article 26 ; Article 27 Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

5th February Staff Meeting – the CEC 1 in 5 Make a Difference Award Article 26 ; Article 27 Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

5th February Assembly – Fergus from Pupil Council explained the CEC 1 in 5 Make a Difference Award. Article 26 ; Article 27 The Golden Rule – promoting respect. Fischy Music “We Can Make a Difference.” The Fearless Lions – “Respect Rap” Article 29 

5th February Assembly – Achieving Bronze or Silver Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) and eJASS. Article 15; Article 29 

6th February Resources for Green Hearts ‘Show the Love’ Climate Change campaign circulated to staff. Global Goal 13 Climate Action Article 29

6th February Fischy Music “We Can Make a Difference“slideshow circulated to staff to promote 1 in 5 Child Poverty ‘Make a Difference’ campaign in class. Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

9th February 91 P6 pupils support Green Hearts ‘Show the Love’ Climate Change social media campaign by creating a collage heart using scavenged natural materials at Benmore Education Centre.  Global Goal 13 Climate Action Article 29

11th February Kirsty Gallagher (P3 Class Teacher) supports P1 Class Teacher Daryl Gladstone to create a Class Charter with her P1 class. Article 29

14th February Support for  Green Hearts ‘Show the Love’ Climate Change social media campaign via Twitter. Global Goal 13 Climate Action Article 29 

26th February Pupil Council Meeting- CEC 1:5 Make a Difference campaign and new Reading Shed Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities 

26th February SHANARRI P4-7 Assembly and Hopscotch SHANARRI song. Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

29th February-13th March Support ‘You Eat, They Eat’ Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, particularly encouraging opting for Fairtrade breakfast products. Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

March 2016

4th March Eco Waste Week – ChangeWorks Waste Reduction Assembly. Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption Article 29

4th March Pupil Council meeting to decide which ideas to submit for CEC 1 in 5 Make A Difference Award. Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption Article 29

7th March ECO Teamdesigning a new display and action plan for Waste reduction.

7th March Eco Team litter monitors with new litter pickers. Grade ‘A’ playground! Litter free. Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption Article 29

7th March SMT begin planning P1-7 year groups Hall displays, highlighting Rights Education

7th March CEC 1:5 meeting at Broughton High School. Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities 

8th March eJASS meeting for P6 pupils

9th March Eurochild Drawing Competition circulated to staff and families. Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC

10th March ‘Rights of the Child’ Hopscotch Theatre P1-P7 http://hopscotchtheatre.com/rights-of-the-child/   Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC 

11th March Mr Howie’s P4-7 Assembly: Philanthropy – Angela Burdett-Coutts. International Women’s Day. Sport Relief Intro. Article 1 All children have rights, Article 2 Equal rights, Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC Global Goal 5 Gender Equality 

11th March Staff audit of progress in embedding Rights Based Education

11th March Rights Hall display introduced at Staff Meeting

11th March Unicef Launchpad 

14th March Eco Team – creating a new Eco display with Parent Council Eco member

15th March P7 Teachers devised a creative homework task, asking pupils to explain the UNCRC to their familes then interview them about what they found interesting or surprising and present their findings to the class. Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC

16th March Pupil Council Reps at Scottish Parliament CEC 1 in 5 Poverty Awareness Make a Difference Award. Two P2 pupils awarded £250 for their idea to have a dressing up box in school so that pupils can borrow costumes. Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities 

18th March CEC 1:5 Child Poverty Awareness Poster competition – Pattie Santelices at Assemblies. P6 pupil Asma wins Ednburgh 1 in 5 poster competition! Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities 

18th March Sport Relief  Article 1 All children have rights, Article 2 Equal rights, Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living, Article 28 The right to learn. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 4 Quality Education, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

18th March Cycle to School Day Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

19th March Earth Hour 8.30-9.30pm Article 29 Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

21st March Eco Team – creating a new Eco display with Parent Council Eco member

22nd March 1 in 5 Child Poverty Awareness HT and Senior Leaders meeting Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

22nd March 1 in 5 Child Poverty Awareness City of Edinburgh Conference – two P2 pupils (Bella and Emma) presenting Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

22nd March Pedal on Parliament Parents’ planning meeting Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

22nd March Parent Council planning meeting for Summer Fair – International focus 

23rd March Year group Rights Hall display themes issued to staff

24th March Closing date for 20mph Mascot competition Article 29 Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

24th March £250 Make a Difference to 1 in 5 award – P2 pupils commended at P1-3 and P4-7 Assemblies Article 26 the right to help if you are poor or in need; Article 27 the right to have a good enough standard of living. Global Goal 1 No Poverty, Global Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities

24th March P5 Play Squad leaders address Assemblies

Following Rights Respecting Schools on Twitter 

April 2016

13th April ECO display completed Article 29

15th April World Art Day House Assemblies Leonardo da Vinci; Intro Day for Change Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC

15th April  Date for submission of Eurochild Rights drawings extended to 16th May

19th April Cathy McCulloch, Children’s Parliament, meeting SLT

22nd April ECO John Muir Day; Earth Day, Active Travel – ECO Team Article 29

Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

23rd April Pedal on Parliament Article 29 Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

29th April Rights year groups Hall display completed Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC

29th April Equal Rights Assembly Article 1 All children have rights, Article 2 Equal rights, Article 42 Everyone should know about UNCRC Global Goal 5 Gender Equality


May 2016

5th May Inservice Day – staff self-evaluation of  QIO 3.1, HGIOS 4

6th May Patron of Reading, Janis Mackay, to launch new book at Assembly

11th May Special Visitors – Level One RRSA Inspection

12th May Meeting with Olga and Bella from Nourish Scotland, based at Summerhall, seeking children’s views on food insecurity Article 12 The right to be heard

12th May Draft Level Two Audit and Action plan begun.

13th May UNICEF Day for Change – wear blue

19th May Children’s views on food insecurity with Olga and Bella from Nourish Scotland, based at Summerhall

20th May ECO Litter Pick Clean Up Article 29 

20th May Walk to School Week and Walking Bus Article 29 Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

20th May World Diversity Day – CEC 1+2 and International Summer Fair;(Olympic Values Assembly – P7 Sports Captains postponed)

23rd May Contact made with Cluster schools to plan links next session

27th May ECO Schools Litter Clean Up Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

24th May Biennial NSPCC ChildLine P7 stage presentation and class based workshops. Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt; Article 34 The right to be protected from abuse

24th May Biennial NSPCC ChildLine P6 stage presentation and class based workshops. Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt; Article 34 The right to be protected from abuse  

27th May Miller Construction Safety Sam Assembly Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt

(Jamie Oliver’s birthday – Kitchen and Garden project for next year. Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption)

31st May Confirmation of Level One Award

Very positive and helpful feedback received from Jen Drummond and Angela Burnett helping us on our journey towards Level Two, achievable within three years.

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June 2016

3rd June – No Assembly Sports Day

4th June International Summer Fair Article 29 and Article 30

8th June Children’s views on age of criminal responsibility with Children’s Parliament at Summerhall Article 12 The right to be heard

10th June – No Assembly (P7 Graduation Show Practice)

15th June WE Day Assembly P4-6 and workshops for half P6 Article 12 The right to be heard Global Goals 

15th June Global Goals and Gender Equality workshops for half P6 Global Goals, Global Goal 5 Gender Equality

17th June – No Assembly (P7 Graduation Show Practice)

17th and 18th June P4B own recipe healthy muffins and loaves on sale at Scotmid (#internationalpicnicday; #oneplanetpicnic) Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

20th June World Refugee Day Article 22 The right to have help if you are a refugee

26th June – No Assembly (P7 Graduation Show Practice)  

29th June  “Food Focus” book launch – whole school healthy eating collaboration with local business Victor Hugo Delicatessen and Cafe. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing 

30th June End of Term Whole School Assembly



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August 2016

19th August Comedian Patrick Monahan at P4-7 Assembly and leading special upper school Daily Mile run in Meadows. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible.

26th August GIRFEC and SHANARRI and Active Schools Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible.

29th August Parent Council ECO Group and Pupil ECO Group planning meeting

31st August The Right Click Internet Safety Matters – Unicef and BT sponsored digital safety workshop for families 6.30-7.30pm Global Goal 4 Quality Education Article 5 The right to have guidance from family; Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media; Article 29 The right to learn

29th August Parent Council ECO Group and Pupil ECO Group planning meeting 

September 2016

1st September Launch of First Minister’s Reading Challenge SDG 4

2nd September Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Tam Baillie, at P1-3 and P4-7 Assemblies Article 42 Everyone should know about the UNCRC

8th September International Day of Literacy Article 28 The right to learn SDG 4

9th September P4-7 Assembly Roald Dahl at 100 – Sustaining a Culture of Reading  Article 28 The right to learn Global Goal 4

12th September Pupil Council elections Article 12 The right to be heard

14th September 3 New P6 Junior Road Safety Officers selected and attend launch event at City Chambers Article 12 The right to be heard

15th September Results of Pupil Council elections on International Day of Democracy. 

Steering Group:18 Pupil Council elected reps P2-7 and Senior Leadership Team Article 12 The right to be heard 

15th September Moving from Level One to Level Two CPD in Stirling. Contact made with Edinburgh, Falkirk and West Lothian practitioners.

16th September House Assemblies – The World’s Largest Lesson Part Two Global Goals for Sustainable Development

23rd September #globalgoalsweek P4-7 Assembly – Making plans for action to be led by Pupil Groups in school Article 12 The right to be heard; Article 29 The right to learn about rights and the environment Global Goals for Sustainable Development

29th September P7 Conference – Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) and rights based focus Article 1; Article 7; Article 8; Article 12; Article 42

30th September – Mr Howie’s Equality Assembly Article 2 Equal rights SDG 10

October 2016

7th October Challenge Yourself P4-7 Assembly – First Minister’s Reading Challenge; WE Scare Hunger P3 led whole school Foodbank Harvest Appeal Article 27 SDG 2

7th October Meeting with Area Manager Fraser from Skillforce

10th-14th October P7 at Lagganlia Outdoor Education Centre SDG 3

14th October P3 Launch Foodbank Appeal ‘WE Scare Hunger’ Free the Children UK Article 27 SDG2

28th October NW and C Edinburgh Foodbank collect donated items Article 27 SDG2

November 2016

#iWill Campaign

9th November Changing Faces UK Charity anti-bullying workshops in P6 linked to their class novel “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio Article 2 Equal rights SDG 10 

10th November P7 pupils Anna and Cameron with P5 pupil Sarah receive special certificate at City Chambers from FOTA and JASS in kind recognition of ongoing comtribution and commitment to eJASS and JASS.

11th November PL networking with DHT at Lasswade Primary aiming to arrange visit with pupils to meet Lasswade Primary’s RRS pupils and find out about their journey to achieving Level 2 award

21st- 25th November #iwill Week to promote and celebrate pupil-led social action

25th November three P6 Junior Road Safety Officers planning and leading Road Safety Assembly with support from CEC Road Safety Officer Mark Symonds. Article 12

December 2016

7th December WE Day Workshops for remaining half of P6 (now P7)

7th December half P7 Global Goals and Gender Equality workshops for half P6 Global Goals, Global Goal 5 Gender Equality Article 2 Equal rights

9th December Pupil ECO Group trip to site of new Skelf Bike Park Article 12

16th December Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day Appeal led by P7 pupil Nicky Coombs raised almost £500

January 2017

13th January Martin Luther King Day P4-7 Equality Assembly Article 2 Equal rights SDG 10

15th January MLK Day Article 2 Equal rights SDG 10

20th January Mr Howie’s Little Rock Nine, Arkansas Assembly Article 2 Equal rights SDG 10

20th January JGHS S6 Pencil Case Appeal for South Africa twinned schools Global Citizenship SDG 1 SDG 10

27th January RSPB Garden Watch and Eco Assembly Article 29 SDG 15;  Digital Safety Assembly Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media

February 2017

Digital Safety Month at Sciennes Global Goal 4 Quality Education Article 5 The right to have guidance from family; Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media; Article 29 The right to learn

2nd February Digital Learning Parent Information Session 6.30pm-8.00pm Article 5 The right to have guidance from family; Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media; Article 29 The right to learn

9th February Internet Safety Day Article 5 The right to have guidance from family; Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media; Article 29 The right to learn

February #showthelove Climate Change Campaign

9th February Random Acts of Kindness Assembly led by Headteacher Alison Noble

23rd February Crisis Charity presentation to P5 on Homelessnes Article 29 SDG 1

27th February Remembering our dear friend and colleague Mr Hewitt

March 2017

2nd March World Book Day – New Costume Lending Wardrobe (1 in 5 Child Poverty) Article 27 SDG 1

3rd March Fairtrade and Get Ready for Red Nose Day Assembly SDG 1 SDG 10

10th March Fairtrade Craft and Tuckshop led by Mr Hutchison and ECO Group SDG 1 SDG 10

10th March Get ‘Reddy’ for Comic Relief P4-7 Assembly SDG 1 SDG 10

17th March P7 Comedy Book Launch of “BaDUMtsh” in aid of Comic Relief 

Sciennes Comic Relief Comedy Festival SDG 1 SDG 10

24th March Comic Relief Red Nose Day SDG 1 SDG 10

31st March Easter Assemblies

April 2017

21st April  Eco-Schools Fourth Green Flag Award Celebration and Earth Day Assembly Article 29 The right to learn SDG 12, SDG 13 SDG 14, SDG 15

22nd April Earth Day; Pedal on Parliament; March for Science

28th April Celebrating Shakespeare

May 2017

5th May Mental Health Awareness Month – Introduction at House Assemblies

12th May Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week at Assemblies

16th May Mercy Corps P6 Natural Disasters SDGs

17th May Tam Baillie, Commissioner for Children’s Rights Scotland steps down after 8 year tenure and huge, far reaching positive impact

19th May Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) – youth social action and wider achievement

24th May Unicef Day for Change (not taking part this year)

26th May Barack Obama in town. Last Assembly until End of Term Assembly

June 2017 

1st June Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) installs air quality sensor

2nd June Sports Day No Assembly

7th, 8th, 9th June Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) UNCRC Arts project with P6 SDG 1 Article 12 The right to be heard Article 42 Everyone should know about the UNCRC 9th June P7 End of Term Show Rehearsal. No Assembly

8th June Group of P5-P7 pupils at Summerhall for Scottish Government Consultation with Children’s Parliament on Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility and Police Stop and Search Powers

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14th June Cabinet Minister for the Environment Roseanna Cunningham launches National Clean Air Day; Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) lead science workshops for P6 on air quality SDG 13, Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible, Article 29 The right to learn

15th June WE Movement Edinburgh Summit P6 JGHS Cluster Article 12 The right to be heard 

15th June National Clean Air Day SDG 13, Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible, Article 29 The right to learn

16th June Cycle to School Day SDG 13

16th June P7 End of Term Show Rehearsal. No Assembly

23rd June P7 End of Term Show Rehearsal. No Assembly

30th June Mrs Noble leads the End of Year Assembly 



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August 2017

4th August Meeting with Emma Kirk (CEO User Vision and Convenor of Parent Council Communications Group) reflecting on Vision and Values

15th August Emma Kirk led whole staff consultation session to establish consensus on shared Vision and Values

AugustClass Charters created

18th August P4-7 Assembly – Sciennes Values Respect. Pupils invited to consider Sciennes Values and contribute ideas via Pupil Council reps (once elected) Article 12 The right to be heard 

25th August P4-7 Assembly Be The Captain of Your Ship – strategies for building resilience using CEC HWB programme Article 24 The right to good health information SDG 3

September 2017

September Pupil Council elections Article 12 The right to be heard  

1st September Mr Howie’s “Resilience Role Models” – building resilience using CEC HWB programme Article 24 The right to good health information SDG 3

4th September Launch of First Minister’s Reading Challenge SDG 4

8th September “Challenge Yourself, Challenge Your Mindset” – building resilience using CEC HWB programme Article 24 The right to good health information SDG 3

8th September International Day of Literacy Article 28 The right to learn SDG 4

8th Sept New P6 Junior Road Safety Officers selected Article 12 The right to be heard

9th September #TeachSDGs Twitter Chat

14th September 3 New P6 Junior Road Safety Officers elected to attend launch event at City Chambers Article 12 The right to be heard

15th September Results of Pupil Council elections on International Day of Democracy. 

RRS Steering Group:18 Pupil Council elected reps P2-7 and Senior Leadership Team Article 12 The right to be heard

15th September House Assemblies – The World’s Largest Lesson Part Three Global Goals for Sustainable Development

19th September P7 pupils at Together Scotland Offices meeting Mark MacDonald MSP to celebrate their work on UNCRC panels and explain the significance of their artwork

Article 12 The right to be heard; Article 42 Everyone should know about the UNCRC

20th September Three P7 pupils cycled to Parliament to hand over 17 000 public consultation responses to upcoming Climate Bill to Roseanna Cunningham, Minister for Climate Change and Environment, with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and Eco Schools Scotland. SDG13; Article 12 The right to be heard 

22nd September Taking Action – What World Do You Want to see in 2030? Global goals glasses made, worn and taken home to raise awareness with families. SDGs;

Article 29

29th September P1-7 Assemblies Send A Cow to Africa P3 led whole school Harvest Appeal SDG1, SDG2, SDG3, SDG4; Article 29

October 2017

6th October The Year of Young People – what will you do? Article 12

9th-13th October P7 at Lagganlia Outdoor Education Centre SDG 3

27th October Harvest Assemblies with Send A Cow. P3 raised astonishing £3320 for the charity Article 29 SDG1, SDG2, SDG3, SDG4

November 2017

3rd  November Pupil led presentations for Dyslexia Awareness Week Article 2, Article 28

10th November P3 Dance Show  – no Assembly 

17th November UN World Children’s Day #kidstakeover #outright Pupils Take the Lead – Gender Equality; 3 P6 JRSOs planning Road Safety Week; House and Sports Captains; #iwill Week in P6 and P7; Pupil ECO Switch Off Fortnight.  Article 2, Article 12 SDG5, SDG10

20th November World Children’s Day

20th- 25th November #iwill Week to promote and celebrate pupil-led social action

24th November Pupils Take the Lead – Mr Howie’s Legacy Assembly; three P6 Junior Road Safety Officers leading Road Safety Assembly; #iwill Week in P6 and P7; Article 12

25th November  Winter Fair 12pm-3pm #iwill Week

30th November  Group of P5-P7 pupils for follow up Scottish Government Consultation with Children’s Parliament on Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility and Police Stop and Search Powers

http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/our-work/past-work/858-2/

http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/our-work/past-work/police-powers/

December 2017 

13th December  P7 pupils at Scottish Parliament with Together Scotland presenting UNCRC art panels to MSPs and invited guests

13th December P7 pupils’ artwork features in Together Scotland’s State of Children’s Rights in Scotland 2017 publication.

15th December P5 pupils sing carols in support of Crisis charity to raise awareness and funds for Homelessness concluding WE Won’t Rest P5 IDL project using WE Won’t Rest materials. 

31st December Year of Young People launched #YOYP2018


January 2018

2nd January  Invitation to pupils to participate in consultation with RCPCH

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Article 12

8th January DHT Carolyn Anstruther delivering Mental Health inservice at Tollcross Primary Article 24

8th January Staff RRSA questionnaire Article 42

9th January Pupil group planning for RRSA Article 42

9th January P7 pupil group planning and organisation for future House Quiz Article 12 

10th January #BurnsUnbroke Summmerhall artist Ciara Veronica Dunne working with P6 pupils in #YOYP2018 Creative Scotland project Article 31

12th January P7 Stage Meeting – The Year of Young People. Pupils presenting update on leadership projects to date and future plans. Article 12

12th January P7 RRSA questionnaire completed and pupil planning for extending to other year groups. Article 12

15th January ‘Have A Goal’ in the Year of Young People House Assemblies. P7 Captains explained YOYP2018.

18th January Pupil ECO Group Bug Hotels meeting –  advice from Anne O’Connell and Sarah Tolley, organiser of the Meadows Community garden and head of community group “Greening our Street.” Pupils invited to create more bug hotels on Meadows later in the year. Article 29 SDG15

19th January Mr Howie, trained Holocaust Educator, worked with three P7 classes to introduce Holocaust Memorial Day Article 2

25th January P7 pupils commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day in class and visited Filmhouse Cinema to see “Inside Hana’s Suitcase’. Article 2

25th January P6C Year of Young People Burns Unbroke art exhibition and workshop at Summerhall Article 31

26th January Pupil  Council at Blackwell’s Bookshop with Ms French contributing their suggestions for purchases. Article 12

26th January P4-P7 ‘Participate’ Assembly celebrating pupils already taking the lead at school and encouraging further participation. Article 12

30th January Oxgangs Primary pupils to view playground and meet with P7 pupils. Article 12, Article 31

February 2018

Digital Safety Month at Sciennes Global Goal 4 Quality Education Article 5 The right to have guidance from family; Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media; Article 29 The right to learn 

1st February St John Vianney Primary pupils to view playground and meet with P7 pupils. Article 12, Article 31

2nd February Delegation from Laugarnesskóli school in Iceland visiting to share practice on Rights Respecting Schools programme.

2nd February Think Global, Act Local Assembly on Climate Coalition’s ‘Notice the Change’ campaign #showthelove Article 29, SDG13

5th -9th February P6 at Benmore Outdoor Education Centre

9th February Mr Howie’s Activitsts Assembly

22nd February ‘Create, Connect and Share with Respect’ P4-7 digital safety Assembly led by PC Jenkins and PC Fowler (JGHS and Boroughmuir Cluster Schools Liaison Officers) Article 17; Article 19

28th February 101 Ways with Rights Respecting Schools 

March 2018

2nd March Two representatives from each class P5-P7 participating in interview process for new Children’s Parliament Head of Programming post at Summerhall.

2nd March Pupils Isaac and Reuben launch ‘Marathon in a Month’ campaign to raise awareness of asthma, in support of Asthma UK. Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

8th March Four P6 pupils Edinburgh runners up in Euroquiz competition at City Chambers Article 29

9th March Be Kind to Others Assembly Article 12, Article 29

15th March Connect with Respect Digital Safety Assembly with JGHS Cluster Community Liaison Police Officers PC Jenkins and PC Fowler Article 19 The right to be safe; Article 17 The right to access information from the media

16th March P7 led House Quiz for P7 Year Group Article 12

16th March Get ‘Reddy’ for Sport Relief Assembly – Be Kind to Others (Global Citizenship) Article 12, Article 29

16th March P7 led Bake Sale in aid of Sport Relief Article 12, Article 29

23rd March Sport Relief – Be Kind to Others (Global Citizenship) Article 12, Article 29

25th March Cycle to School Day in honour of Ms Angela Christie Global Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; Global Goal 12 Sustainable Consumption

26th March Meadows Mayhem P7 Captains designing school fundraising events with Parent Council Article 12 

29th March Easter Assembly led by Headteacher Mrs Alison Noble, marking the retirement of Angela Christie, Business Manager 

April 2018

18th April Three P6 Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) at City Chambers with Fiona Denvir, Parent Council for Living Streets whole day conference.

19th April Six representatives from P6 and P7 meeting Maree Todd MSP (Minister for Childcare and Early Years) at Scottish Parliament for launch of Children’s Parliament report on Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR). Article 12

20th April No Assembly

23rd April House Assembly: Our New Values

24th April Primary Seven debate their views on animal rights as part of Buddhism study.

24th-25th April P7 Pupil designed school fundraising events. Article 12

25th April Presentation by Asthma UK to Primary Seven pupils and recognition for P7 and P5 siblings Isaac and Reuben for their  ‘Marathon in a Month’ campaign. Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

27th April ‘Take A Moment’ Building Resilience Launch Assembly Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible. LGBT Equality presentation by P7 pupils Iseabhail and Melissa Article 2 The right to protection against discrimination, Article 12 The right to be heard SDG 5

May 2018

4th May Intro to Mental Health Week ‘Take A Moment’ Building Resilience Assembly

11th May ‘Take A Moment’ Building Resilience Sharing Assembly Mental Health Week

14th-17th May Mental Health Awareness Week at Sciennes Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible. Global Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing

16th May National Numeracy Day, supported by WE Charity Article 28 The right to learn

17th May RCPCH NHS Consultation workshops for P7 Article 12

17th May Outdoor Classroom Day Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible

18th May  ‘Talk to Others’ Building Resilience Launch Assembly Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible

25th May NSPCC Assemblies P1-3 and P4-7 Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt; Article 34 The right to be protected from abuse  ‘Talk to Others’ Building Resilience Sharing/Reflection Assembly

29th May Bi-annual P6 and P7 NSPCC workshops Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt; Article 34 The right to be protected from abuse

30th May NSPCC Presentation for parents/carers Article 19 The right to be protected from being hurt; Article 34 The right to be protected from abuse

31st May Rights Respecting Schools Level Two Gold Accreditation visit

June 2018

31st May Music Showcase at Marchmont St Giles Article 31

1st June Sports Day (First Choice). No Assembly

8th June Sports Day (Second Choice). No Assembly

11th-15th June  Bike Week; P5 Cycle Training SDG 13

15th June Cycle to School Day SDG 13

15th June P7 End of Term Show Rehearsal. No Assembly

21st June National Clean Air Day SDG 13, Article 24 The right to be as healthy as possible, Article 29 The right to learn

26th June P7 End of Term Show Rehearsal. No Assembly

29th June Headteacher Mrs Alison Noble’s retiral End of Year Assembly


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