We are absolutely thrilled to tell you that following our assessment visit from Mr Paul Harris of UNICEF, we have been awarded the GOLD LEVEL Rights Respecting School Award! This award is the most prestigious available on the programme and we are very proud to say that we are the first and only Primary School in Essex to achieve this.
We received the Silver Award in March 2017 and have been working towards the Gold Award since then. We could not have reached this point without the hard work of all the staff at Down Hall who have shown great commitment to bringing RRS into the heart of everything we do. The willingness of pupils to take Children's Rights as a frame for learning has been absolutely brilliant, and considering Children's Rights has definitely proved some deeper thinking and understanding from pupils. The support of parents and the wider school community is key and we thank you all for your continued commitment.
The report states that we are, "An outward looking school community where children are engaged in the wider world"
Please take a proud moment to read the full report by following the link below;
UNICEF report
Thursday 23 May 2019
Thursday 2 May 2019
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Conserving water is an important part of working towards the Global Goals for 2030 so we would encourage you to do whatever you can at home, as small changes together can make a big difference!
If we use less water we are also using less energy in water processing, which is a double whammy for the environment. Article 29 of the UNCRC states that education must encourage a child's respect for the environment. Ask your child about being 'Water Wise' and see what they can remember.
You can also follow the link below to the Essex & Suffolk website where you can order a FREE WATER SAVING KIT. You are able to select whichever water saving products that are suitable for your own home. They will be sent to you free of charge and are simple to fit, making your own water bill cheaper too!
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