The children had the opportunity to go on board the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin research boat The Silurian on April 26th.
They learned about whale research happening in the waters local to us.
We had to access the floating classroom via the tender because the tide was low.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Article 3 (best interests of the child)
The best interests of the child must be a top
priority in all decisions and actions that
affect children.
Article 28 (right to education)
Every child has the right to an education.
Primary education must be free and
different forms of secondary education
must be available to every child. Discipline
in schools must respect children’s dignity
and their rights. Richer countries must help
poorer countries achieve this.
Article 29 (goals of education