🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Ysgol Bryn Gwalia is proud to announce that we’ve signed up to become one of UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools! 💙 We believe this is a vital step in promoting the rights, well-being, and voices of all our pupils. Together, we’ll work hard to achieve the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards as we continue to empower our children to be confident, active change makers in their community and beyond. 🌍✨ #RightsRespectingSchools #ChangeMakers #YsgolBrynGwalia

Background Information and Interest in the Rights Respecting Schools Award at Ysgol Bryn Gwalia:

Ysgol Bryn Gwalia has a strong commitment to promoting the well-being and rights of all its pupils, aligning with the ethos of the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA). The school believes in empowering students to become active change makers, advocating for their rights and the rights of others within their community. This is reflected in the school's work with pupil rights ambassadors and the inclusion of rights-based learning throughout the curriculum.

In the most recent Estyn inspection report, it was noted that the school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel respected and valued. The school’s focus on developing pupils’ understanding of their rights and encouraging them to participate in leadership roles, such as in the Senedd, aligns with the RRSA’s vision. The school’s ongoing efforts to integrate these values into daily practices and decision-making highlight a natural fit for the RRSA, as it supports a broader vision of fostering global citizens with high aspirations.

By pursuing the Rights Respecting Schools Award, Ysgol Bryn Gwalia aims to further strengthen its commitment to pupils as rights holders, providing them with the tools to advocate for themselves and others in meaningful, real-life contexts. This aligns with the school’s belief in being change makers—encouraging pupils to take an active role in shaping their world for the better.