Course Pupils

It explains how adults and the government must work together to make sure that all children can enjoy their rights.

Every child has rights, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, ability or other statuses.

The convention must be seen as a whole: all of the rights are linked and no right is more important than another. For example; the right to relax and play (Article 31) and the right to freedom of expression (Article 13) have equal importance as the right to be safe from harm (Article 19).

• At Abercarn we will always have the best interest of the pupils in all of our actions and decisions. We as adults are committed to placing the values and principles of the convention at the heart of all of our policies and practices.
  
• We strongly believe that every child has the right to say what they think in all matters that affect them, and to have their views taken seriously.
  
• Abercarn will strive to empower all children to become ethical, informed citizens and learners.
  

1. Article 28: we have the right to learn
2. Article 12: we have the right to be listened to
3. Article 19: we have the right to be safe
4. Article 14: we have the right to practice our own religion, as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their own rights.
5. Article 29: we have the right to be the best we can be
6. Article 13: we have the right to be heard
7. Article 7: we have the right to a name and nationality
8. Article 31: we have the right to relax and play
9. Article 24: we have the right to clean water, nutritious food, a clean environment and good healthcare when needed
10. Article 16: we have the right to privacy