Rights-Respecting Schools

Carnoustie High School proudly participates in UNICEFs Rights-Respecting Schools Initiative and in June, 2022 we successfully achieved silver status. This scheme encourages our school to promote the principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation as laid out by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It allows us to place the UNCRC at the heart of the school curriculum, culture and ethos and create a caring and mutually respectful environment which is conducive to high quality learning and teaching.

Further information can be found at:

The Rights Respecting Schools Award | UNICEF UK

We currently have a dedicated team of pupils and staff striving to push this initiative forward at Carnoustie High School. The team meet twice a term to plan integration of the UNCRC into all aspects of school life. All staff, pupils and parents are welcome to attend these meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you would like more information.

Article 29 – The Goals of Education

‘Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.’