Reception Walk to the Woods
Published 27/05/21
On Wednesday the Reception children went on a walk in the woods.
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Read MoreYear 1 Seaside Day
Published 26/05/21On Monday 24th May the children in Year 1 were transported back in time to enjoy a Victorian seaside day out.
Read MoreRRS Article of the Week
Published 23/05/21
Article 24 (health and health services)
Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.
Steven introduces Article 24 - Environment
At Marlow C of E Infant School, we are committed to using the Sustainable Development Goals in our learning to ensure that our children are equipped to build a better future for us all and have the skills and motivation to take action for the SDGs.
Our school Christian vision encompasses aims to encourage children to be:
- Be responsible to and for society
- Be good citizens of the planet
We aim to ensure the way we behave as a school conforms to the SDGs and make changes where they do not.
Read MoreYear 2 Trip to Mop End
Published 12/05/21On Tuesday 11th May Year 2 visited the Field Study Centre at Mop End
Read MoreRRS Article of the Week
Published 11/05/21
This week's article fo the week is linked to Foster Care Fortnight which is on the 10th to 23rd May this year.
15 May is the International Day of Families
Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and to show how foster care can transform lives. Established for almost 20 years, the fortnight is a chance to highlight the need for more foster carers. The International Day of Families is a UN day to remember the importance of families to people all over the world.
Linked UNCRC Articles
There are two articles that provide a particularly strong link this week:
Article 9: Separation from parents
All children have the right to live with a family that cares for them. A child or young person must not be separated from their parents unless it is in their best interests (for example if a parent is hurting or neglecting a child). Children whose parents have separated have the right to stay in contact with both parents unless this could cause them harm.
Article 20: Children unable to live with their family
If a child or young person cannot be looked after by their immediate family the government must give them special protection and assistance. This includes making sure the child is provided with alternative care that is continuous and respects the child’s culture, language and religion.
Read MoreRRS ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Published 02/05/21
Article 29 — aims of education
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
Read MoreSandygate gets Gold!
Published 30/04/21Following our recent accreditation 'visit' we are very pleased to announce we have been awarded Gold: Rights Respecting by UNICEF UK
Read MoreRRS ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Published 26/04/21
Article 6: Every child has the right to life.
Governments must do all they can to ensure children survive and develop to their full potential.
Article 24: Every child has the right to the best possible health.
Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and wellbeing so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.
World Immunisation Week is celebrated every year in the last week of April.
It aims to raise awareness of vaccines and their important role in protecting people of all ages against potentially life-threatening diseases. Immunisation saves many millions of lives every year, yet there are millions of children in the world who are not getting the vaccines they need, and many people miss out on vaccines as they get older. Covid-19 has made us all aware of the importance of vaccinations in protecting our lives, health and wellbeing. This year’s theme is ‘Vaccines bring us closer’ recognising how important it is that the world works together to improve the health of everyone.
UNICEF is playing a leading role in this.
Geri Introduces World Immunisation Week
Read MoreScience Week
Published 22/04/21This week has been Science Week at Sandygate
Read MoreEaster Competitions 2021
Published 31/03/21The Annual Sandygate Easter competitions have been taking place this week.
Read MoreEaster Service
Published 30/03/21This afternoon we held our first whole school worship in person since our Harvest Festival last autumn.
Read MoreRRS Article of the Week
Published 30/03/21INTRODUCING PARTICIPATION
Participation is one of the four General Principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and is a theme which runs through the whole Convention, but there are two articles we’re focusing on this week:
Article 12 – Respect for the views of the child
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right always applies, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Article 13 – Freedom of expression
Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.At Marlow C of E Infant school we encourage independent thought so that our children are empowered to be enthusiastic learners and can take ownership for their learning from the start of school. We feel that listening to our children's views and opinions is important and we involve our children in decision making; we ensure that every child's voice in our school is heard.