Wishaw school's delight after gaining gold Rights Respecting Schools Status

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A Wishaw primary school is going for gold after gaining the top Rights Respecting Schools Status.St Aidan’s Primary celebrate achieving the Gold Award from UNICEF UK, for fully embedding children’s rights throughout its policies, practices and ethos.Gold Rights Respecting is the highest accolade given by UNICEF UK and shows a deep and thorough commitment to children’s rights at all level of school life.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Special guests were invited to share in their celebrations.Clare McGeough, principal teacher and rights respecting lead, said: “We