Articles of the Week – Article 6 & 24

Caring for our common home is a catholic social teaching principle children at St.Cuthbert’s value very much and are always keen to find ways to look after our Earth.

Article 6 is very child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential.
Article 24 is e
very child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

What is Earth day?

Earth Day takes place every year on April 22 to show support for the protection of the environment and our planet.  Since 1970, Earth Day has brought together people, governments and companies from around the world, supporting them to do something positive for the environment.  It promotes the fact that ‘change starts with action’ and we can all take action and encourage others to take action that positively impacts on the world around us.

 

Time to think:

Rights Respecting Tasks to carry out at school or at home:

Videos and resources to support the activities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgfKi43hbsE

 

Earth Day 2023

https://earthshotprize.org/

Reflection:

 

 

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