Our Statement of Belief

Our Statement of Belief

Our statement next week is ‘I know that rights match responsibility.’

Time to talk: Our human rights are what everyone deserves, no matter who they are or where they live. Rights exist so that we can all live in a world that is fair and just.

Everyone has the right to:

• be happy
• be safe
• be loved
• be educated
• be heard
• shelter
• warmth
• food and water
• clothing
• personal space
• free speech
• freedom of expression
• equal opportunities regardless of
  • gender
  • race
  • heritage
  • faith and religious views
  • age
  • ability/disability
  • location
  • wealth

Responsibility

As these rights are for everybody, it means that we all have responsibilities too. A responsibility is something that we all have to think and do something about because it can affect our own and others’ lives.

Our responsibilities:

• to follow rules at home, school and in the community
  • to protect the rights of ourselves and others 
• to stand up for our rights and the rights of others
• to be the very best person that we can be
• to take care of ourselves and others
• to respect the rights of others
• to look after our school, our belongings and others’ belongings too
• to care about others who might not feel always feel strong enough to stand up for themselves

What do you think are the most important rights and responsibilities?

Why?

Remember, everyone in the world is loved by God and has a right to feel happy, safe and loved, wherever they are, every day.