Guernsey primary school receives award from Unicef

A primary school in Guernsey is getting a top award for its work in recognising the rights of children.

Hautes Capelles Primary School will be awarded gold by Unicef UK's Rights Respecting School programme.

The charity said the award was for "commitment to promoting and realising children's rights and encouraging all to respect the rights of others in school".

On Friday the school will be celebrating the award.

Pupils chose to mark it by wearing glittery or bright clothing for the day.

The school was awarded the silver certificate in 2019 and has been working with Unicef since.

There are about 600 schools across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales that have received gold.

Head teacher Sue Coughlin said: "I am incredibly proud of the pupils and school community working together, putting pupil rights, decision making and campaigning at the heart of our school vision and ethos.

"Attaining the gold award validates the pupils hard work and effort over several years.

"I am incredibly grateful to the staff team and whole community for supporting the pupils work and ensuring that the children know they can make a difference."

Unicef said the school had shown a commitment to children's rights is embedded in the schools vision, values and curriculum.

It added children demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of rights and said pupils were listened to and involved in decision making at a variety of levels.

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