A Rights 'Promoting' School

Unicef is the world’s leading organisation working for children and young people and their rights. In 1989, governments across the world agreed that all children have the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. 

HJS aims to be a school where children’s rights are at the heart of our ethos and culture, to improve well-being and to develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential. To this end, we promote the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child, ensuring all pupils are aware of their rights and how to respect the rights of others.

HJS pupils will learn about their rights by putting them into practice every day. A Rights Promoting School models rights and respect in all its relationships.