The Role of the Rights Respecting Ambassadors Club

Across the school, pupils presented their ideas to their peers on why they should be selected as Rights Respecting Ambassadors. Following the presentations, each class held a vote to elect the pupil who had given the most compelling reasons to represent them as their Class Ambassador. The Rights Respecting Ambassadors Club plays a vital role in promoting children’s rights across the school community. Members of the club represent pupil voice and ensure that the values of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are upheld in everyday school life.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as positive role models who demonstrate respect, fairness, and inclusion.
• Raising awareness of children’s rights among pupils, staff, and the wider school community.
• Supporting assemblies, events, and campaigns linked to children’s rights and global citizenship.
• Gathering and sharing the views of their classmates to ensure all pupils have a voice in decision-making.
• Helping to create a safe, welcoming, and respectful school environment where everyone feels valued.
• Leading or supporting projects that encourage sustainability, equality, and social justice.

Through their work, the Ambassadors help the school progress towards and maintain UNICEF’s Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA), fostering a culture where rights are learned, understood, and lived by all.

Rights Respecting Ambassador Charter:

As a member of Bantock Primary School’s Council, the Rights Respecting Ambassadors, I can promise to:

1. Attend weekly school council meetings
2. Communicate effectively with our class and other members of the Rights Respecting Ambassadors.
3. Listen to everyone’s opinions.
4. Be respectful about people’s ideas.
5. Be organised and prepared for every school council meeting.